The newest collaboration among the prestigious Swiss manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen, the respected art publisher TASCHEN and the worldwide popular American photographer Michael Muller resulted in a creation of a stunning Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Sharks”. This exceptional diver is produced in the limited quantity of 500 sorts. 
The well-known photographer has spent the last few years documenting sharks in the wild. He was equipped with nothing but a patented seven-bulb 1200-watt strobe lighting rig while dived deep into the ocean to capture these fascinating creatures. The collection of his photographs was published earlier this year in his Taschen book entitled “Sharks”. Each model from this special collection has hand-signed copy of this book presented in a bite-proof metal shark cage.
Muller’s achievement has inspired the Schaffhausen-based manufacturer to produce this exclusive special edition timepiece. As we got used to a part of the proceeds from sales will go to support the Charles Darwin Foundation. This international not-for-profit scientific organization campaigns for the preservation of the shark population in the Galapagos Marine Reserve.
The case is shielded with sapphire crystals and beneath the front glass lies with a gray dial, which is said to be motivated by the color of many shark species. According to the international standards for diver’s timepieces, the dial comprises luminescent coatings to provide the best legibility even in deep murky water. The replica IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Sharks” is housed in a stainless steel case measuring 44mm in diameter and 17mm in thickness.
On the contrary, the case back of this special edition timepiece is encrusted with a special engraving depicting a group of hammerhead sharks swimming.
The beating heart of this impressive diving instrument is the in-house manufactured caliber which combines a flyback chronograph function with a self-winding system. The mechanical chronograph movement is built on 35 jewels and provides power reserve of 68 hours.
The Fake Aquatimer Chronograph Edition “Sharks” is equipped with the IWC’s SafeDive system which ensures that the internal bezel can only be set in an anticlockwise direction. Dive times can be adjusted by using the external/internal rotating bezel. The new Aquatimer comes with a cozy rubber strap with a quick change system on a steel pin buckle. The special edition timepiece can be purchased in IWC replica watches boutiques worldwide.