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The Portofino Automatic Day & Night 34 Le Petit Prince brings together the classic elegance of the Portofino line with the poetic world of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s celebrated literary classic.

With the Portofino Automatic Day & Night 34 Le Petit Prince, IWC Schaffhausen brings the world of the Little Prince into its Portofino line. The watch unites traditional watchmaking craftsmanship with literary magic, transforming Saint-Exupéry’s timeless story into a stylish companion on the wrist. The compact 34-millimetre case finished from robust stainless steel underscores the refined, enduring aesthetic of this understated dress watch. Its deep blue face with signature sunburst finish lends striking visual depth and harmonizes beautifully with the gold-plated hands and appliqués.

On the face, 12 white diamonds mark the hours. A distinctive highlight of this special edition is the day-and-night display at 6 o’clock, which depicts the continuous passage of day and night in a full 24-hour rotation. Depending on the time of day, the upper half of the rotating disc reveals either the sun or the moon. In a charming detail, the Little Prince stands on the moon, gazing dreamily into the star-filled sky — a poetic touch that brings the spirit of the story to the heart of the watch. The stainless steel case back is also adorned with a finely executed engraving of the Little Prince, further enhancing the narrative character of this special edition.

Inside, the automatic calibre 35180 provides a power reserve of 50 hours. The model is fitted with a hand-dyed blue alligator leather band finished by the Italian leather artisan Santoni. Equipped with a quick-change system and a butterfly folding clasp, it offers remarkable wearing comfort and refined elegance.

• Brand CollectionsPortofino
• Diameter34mm
• Bracelet MaterialAlligator
• MaterialStainless Steel
• Dial ColourBlue
• MovementAutomatic
• RecipientFor Her
• Water Resistant50 Metres
• Watch MarkersBatons
• BrandIWC
• CategoryWatches
• Guarantee2 years + 6 years through IWC Care registration
• Manufacturer Product NumberIW459806
• Product Code17810957

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