IWC Portuguese
IW500114
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Full Specification
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Brand IWCCollectionPortugueseSeriesRunabout AutomaticModel NoIW500114
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MovementFeatures Date, Power Reserve IndicatorMovement AutomaticCalibre 51011CaseCase Size 42 mmCase Shape RoundCase Material SteelCase Back See-through Case BackLug Width 22 mmGlass Material Sapphire CrystalDialDial Colour SilverHands FeuilleIndexes Arabic NumeralsStrapStrap Material LeatherOtherGender MenWater Resistance (M) 30Warranty Period 2 Years + 6 years warranty extension by registering hereCountry of Origin Switzerland
About the IWC Portuguese Collection
Features
The late 1930s was a pioneer calendar year for the IWC Portugieser watch collection. When two Portuguese businessmen ordered wristwatches with the precision of marine chronometers, IWC Schaffhausen decided to rise up to the challenge by creating a then non-existent wristwatch movement with the crown on the right-hand side which would remedy the problem. The Portugieser is a much sought after watch due to its minimalist design and simplistic approach to styling. Most watches consist of an automatic movement while others, in accordance to the pioneer pocket watch models before, require mechanical hand winding.
Events
2015 marks the 75th anniversary of the IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser family, one of the most beloved and prestigious collection of the brand. This year was kick-started with a number of gala affairs in January, the most elaborate of which saw 800 distinguished guests and IWC Schaffhausen at the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie in Geneva. The evening was star-studded with watch enthusiasts and brand ambassadors. Over the past few years, IWC has continually bested its contemporaries by decorating the Portugieser with modernist technology such as the Tourbillon Mystere, the constant force Tourbillon and the 8-day hand wound movement with definitive plans to bring design and efficiency to new heights over the coming years.
Associations
English Actress Emily Blunt shares a love for the Portugieser watches that is very much in common with famous Austrian actor, Christopher Waltz. Friends of the brand also include screenwriter and filmmaker Mark Forster, sports legends such as Lewis Hamilton, Nico Roseberg and Luis Figo, all of whom have dedicatedly attended the launches of the new and improved Portugieser watch collection.
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- Brand IWC
- Reference 51011
- Movement Automatic
- Display Analog
- Power Reserve approx. 168 hours
- Frequency 21600 bph
- Date Date
- Diameter 37.80
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RATING & REIVEWS
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Elroy Pereira (5/5)
Posted on 04/05/2015
Nothing screams cold efficiency more than stainless steel; this Portuguese thoroughbred houses its in house movement in a stainless steel case and a matching fixed bezel. Its circular silver plated dial adds to its polar demeanor. Its face is balanced by the warmth of its gold-toned hands and Arabic numerals. The recessed subdials look classy, with a power reserve display counter at 3 o'clock, the seconds display at 9 o'clock and a smart date display at 6 o’ clock. The black leather alligator strap, brings it together in fine fashion perfectly complimenting the bezel, steel case and silver-plated dial, with the gold toned entities in stark but beautiful contrast.
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vinay kumar (4/5)
Posted on 02/09/2014
I find perpetual as a perfect word to define this classic piece of time.Build to give a blend of ageless design with the modern technology, this time teller also holds the status of flagship model from one of the oldest Swiss watch maker IWC. It has a big 43 mm stainless steel round casing that encloses silver toned dial on which two super fine crafted and gold toned thin hands points towards Arabic numerals indexes which are of the matching colour tone. The sober dial features seconds subdial at 9 o clock and day sub dial at 3 o clock which also indicates the power reserve status. With this watch you also get a big date window at 6 o clock. This watch has been specially crafted to give a smooth fine and silky texture to its steel casing. The glass covering its dial being sapphire crystal is scratch proof and anti glare. Perfect for every event be it office or holidaying, this watch is perpetual art piece.