"The most radical departure: there is no crown. All functions are controlled through a patent-pending rotating bezel system—the eponymous 'Vertical Drive'—toggled by a rocker switch on the case side."
"Inside, the movement is IWC's new caliber 32722, automatic with a 120-hour power reserve and integrated GMT. The matte black dial is deliberately simple for legibility, showing mission reference time via central hands."
"Keeping a natural rhythm to earth time in 24-hour periods helps anchor a consistent routine of sleep and work amid the rapid churn of orbital cycles."
The Pilot's Venturer Vertical Drive is a groundbreaking wristwatch designed exclusively for space, developed in collaboration with Vast for the Haven-1 space station. Unlike previous watches, it features a crownless design, utilizing a rotating bezel system for functionality during spacewalks. The watch includes IWC's new caliber 32722 movement with a 120-hour power reserve and a simple matte black dial for legibility. This design addresses the unique challenges astronauts face, such as tracking time in orbit where they experience multiple sunrises daily.
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