IWC Schaffhausen, the sponsor of the Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team, has released the Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph Edition “Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012″

The Volvo Ocean Race is an exciting around-the-world race covering over 39,000 miles through some of the world’s most treacherous waters.

The Portuguese Yacht Club Chronograph is powered by the rugged IWC-manufactured 89360-calibre movement and is water-resistant to 6 bar.

South Korean pop star Rain attended yesterday the grand opening of the IWC Schaffhausen flagship store at the 1881 Heritage Boutique in Hong Kong.

IWC Schaffhausen (International Watch Co.) is a famous high-end Swiss watch manufacturer and Rain was personally invited for this grand opening.

French soccer star Zinedine Zidane who joined the brand’s army of ambassadors in 2008 was also in attendance for the opening.