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IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 44

IW503701

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  • Brand IWC
    CollectionPortugieser
    SeriesN/A
    Model NoIW503701
  • Movement
    Features Day-Date, Moon Phase, Perpetual Calendar, Power Reserve Indicator, Small Seconds, Month, Year
    Movement Automatic
    Calibre 52616
    Case
    Case Size 44.4 mm
    Case Thickness 14.9 mm
    Case Shape Round
    Case Material Armor Gold®
    Case Back See-through Case Back
    Lug Width 22 mm
    Glass Material Sapphire Crystal
    Dial
    Dial Colour Silver
    Hands Leaf
    Indexes Arabic Numerals
    Strap
    Strap Material Leather
    Strap Colour Brown
    Clasp Type Folding Clasp
    Buckle/Clasp Material Armor Gold®
    Other
    Gender Men
    Water Resistance (M) 50
    Warranty Period 2 Years + 6 years warranty extension by registering here
    Country of Origin Switzerland

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About the IWC Portugieser Collection

History

In the late 1930s, IWC Schaffhausen received a request from two Portuguese merchants who requested a wristwatch with the precision of a marine chronometer for the captains and officers of Portugal's merchant navy. To fulfil this, Schaffhausen adapted its pocket watch movements, calibres 74 and 98, leading to the creation of a larger wristwatch, first introduced in 1939.

Design and Iterations

The Portugieser's design is distinguished by its large, round case, which offers a clear and easily readable dial. Arabic numerals, slim feuille hands, and a railway-track-style chapter ring are all elements that contribute to its classic appearance. Their watch's minimalistic design, featuring a slim bezel and an uncluttered dial, is a hallmark of IWC's commitment to functional elegance. Over the years, the Portugieser collection has expanded to include various iterations while still maintaining the original's iconic design and introducing unique elements. The Portugieser Automatic offers a balanced dial with a small seconds sub-dial at six o'clock and a power reserve indicator, powered by IWC's Pellaton winding system, ensuring a seven-day reserve. The Portugieser Chronograph enhances the collection with complications such as dual sub-dials positioned at 12 and six o'clock. Meanwhile, the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar stands out with their perpetual calendar function and IWC-manufactured 52610 calibre movement.

The Portugieser Yacht Club takes a sportier approach, incorporating a flyback chronograph and variants like the Moon & Tide, featuring tide and moon phase indicators, including special editions like the "Orlebar Brown" collaboration. Despite their differences, each iteration preserves the Portugieser's timeless elegance and horological precision. Additionally, the collection includes special editions like the Portugieser Grande Complications, combining a perpetual calendar and chronograph, and the Monopusher Edition “Laureus Sport For Good,” limited to 500 pieces. Despite their differences, each iteration preserves the Portugieser's original design while offering unique features that appeal to different watch enthusiasts.

IWC Portugieser

ABOUT THE MOVEMENT

The IWC Calibre 52616 is a remarkable automatic movement that combines technical precision and aesthetic elegance. This IWC-manufactured calibre features 385 components and 54 jewels, operating at a frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour and adorned with blue screws. It offers an impressive seven-day power reserve, enhanced by the Pellaton automatic winding system and a power reserve display. This movement also supports a bevvy of complications like the perpetual calendar function that displays the date, day, month, four-digit year, and moon phase. The movement is further distinguished by a small hacking seconds mechanism and an 18-carat 5N gold rotor, underscoring the luxurious craftsmanship and advanced engineering synonymous with IWC.

52616

    • Brand IWC
    • Reference 52616
    • Movement Automatic
    • Display Analog
    • Power Reserve Approx. 168 hours
    • Jewels 54
    • Frequency 28800 bph

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