Author:Watchesvc Origin:watchesvc.com Time:2011-02-17 10:12:35
Last night, IWC Schaffhausen officially launched its new Portofino collection at the gala event "A Night in Portofino". Amongst the 900 guests were Cate Blanchett, Kevin Spacey, Matthew Fox, Jean Reno and Bond director Marc Foster; sporting legends included Zindine Zidane, Arsenal Football manager Arsne Wenger and tennis star Boris Becker; as well as supermodel Elle Macpherson and singer Ronan Keating. The focal point of the Italian-themed party was an exhibition by celebrated photographer Peter Lindbergh.

Zindine Zidane and his wife Veronique (L) pose with Boris Becker and his wife Sharlely Becker (R) pose during the IWC launch of the Portofino

Boris Becker and his wife Sharlely, wearing a Portuguese Chronograph

Daniel Henney holding a Big Pilot and wearing a Portuguese Perpetual Calendar

Elle McPherson (wearing the new Portofino Dual Time), Marc Forster and Cate Blanchett (wearing the newly designed Portofino Automatic)

The new Portofino Hand Wound 8 Days with manufacture Calibre 59210

The new Portofino Hand Wound 8 Days with manufacture Calibre 59210

The new Portofino Chronograph

The new Portofino Chronograph