IWC Surface Treatment Specialist applies protective varnish to the Probus Medallion. @iwcwatches

Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

IWC Surface Treatment Specialist Cristian Hablützel applies protective varnish to the Probus Medallion and bakes the rotors to harden the coating.
Then removes the temporary gold layers and varnish.
The pieces are ultrasonically cleaned, rinsed, and dried to reveal their final brilliance.

This is just one of the many steps in crafting the Calibre 82 rotor.
Watch the full video and discover the remaining steps on our profile.

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IWC Surface Treatment Specialist applies protective varnish to the Probus Medallion.

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