IWC Schaffhausen has announced the release of the Portofino Automatic Pointer Date Laureus, a stainless steel dress watch designed to mark the 17th special edition timepiece created in support of Laureus Sport for Good.
The release coincides with the 25th anniversary of the global movement, which uses sport to help children and young people overcome violence, discrimination and inequality.
The new 39-millimetre model features a sunray-finished dial in the recognisable Laureus blue, rhodium-plated hands and indices, and an analogue pointer-date function at 6 o’clock. The watch is fitted with a blue calfskin strap and stainless steel butterfly folding clasp. Powered by the 35160 calibre, it offers automatic winding and a 50-hour power reserve.
This edition highlights Figure Skating in Harlem (FSH), a Laureus-supported programme in New York City that combines academic support, leadership development and figure skating for girls of colour. Founded in 1997 by Sharon Cohen, FSH now works with more than 200 girls annually and has a network of 1,500 alumnae. Its model was recently recognised by the International Olympic Committee and featured in a five-part Disney+ documentary series by Imagine Documentaries.
IWC has been a Global Partner of Laureus since 2005 and is marking 20 years of collaboration this year. “For two decades, we have joined forces with the foundation to make a real difference in the lives of underprivileged children and youths around the world,” said Franziska Gsell, Chief Marketing Officer and Chair of the Sustainability Committee at IWC Schaffhausen.
Laureus Sport for Good supports more than 300 programmes in over 40 countries and has positively impacted over seven million children and young people since its founding in 2000. IWC’s ongoing support includes participation in events such as the Laureus Charity Night and the Laureus World Sports Awards.
Katarina Witt, two-time Olympic figure skating champion and Laureus World Sports Academy Member, said, “The 2025 special edition watch is not only a testament to [IWC’s] exceptional craftsmanship, but also a tribute to the incredible young women of Figure Skating in Harlem.”
The case back of the timepiece is engraved with the Laureus Sport for Good logo and marks the foundation’s 25th anniversary.
