Why does the replacement century slider repeat 22 instead of showing 23, 24, 25? @iwcwatches
Why does the replacement century slider repeat 22 instead of showing 23, 24, 25?  @iwcwatches
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A sharp question from Chris - and one with an even smarter answer.

In this episode of IWC Replies, IWC watchmaker Sabrina Herzog explains why repeating a single number gives watchmakers nearly 100 years to swap the century slider, without interrupting the Perpetual Calendar's accuracy.

Sometimes, great engineering is all about thinking centuries ahead.

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Why does the replacement century slider repeat 22 instead of showing 23, 24, 25?

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