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IWC Portugieser

IW500113

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  • Brand IWC
    CollectionPortugieser
    SeriesRunabout Automatic
    Model NoIW500113
  • Movement
    Features Date, Power Reserve Indicator, Small Seconds
    Movement Automatic
    Calibre 51011
    Case
    Case Size 42 mm
    Case Shape Round
    Case Material Rose Gold
    Case Back See-through Case Back
    Lug Width 22 mm
    Glass Material Sapphire Crystal
    Dial
    Dial Colour Silver
    Hands Feuille
    Indexes Arabic Numerals
    Strap
    Strap Material Leather
    Strap Colour Brown
    Other
    Gender Men
    Water Resistance (M) 60
    Warranty Period 2-year warranty, extendable to 8 years. Register 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 Automatic IW500113

ABOUT THE MOVEMENT

    • Brand IWC
    • Reference 51011
    • Movement Automatic
    • Display Analog
    • Power Reserve approx. 168 hours
    • Frequency 21,600 bph
    • Date Date
    • Diameter 37.80

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    This Portuguese Automatic watch is an epitome of the fabled Portuguese collection. The 18 carat red gold case houses an IWC manufactured caliber boasting a seven day power reserve display. It has a beautiful silver plated dial which is brought to life by the gold toned embossed Arabic numerals which form a perfect foil to all the gold that shimmers. The rose gold slender feuille hour and minute hands, and precisely cut crown add to that very allure. The dark brown alligator leather strap compliments the case and dial well. This majestic time piece is water resistant up to 30 m with the screw in crown playing no small part.