IWC Portuguese Chronograph

Are you looking for a stylish, yet functional dress watch from IWC? Then you should take a closer look at the Portugieser Chronograph. Its simple, sleek design goes perfectly with a suit. The chronograph function can be used in many different situations. For instance, you can time your next presentation to make sure you don't go over your allotted time. Pre-owned Portugieser Chronographs are available for around 4,000 euros. New models cost more, about 5,000 euros. The price for a pre-owned gold version is much more, however, at 8,000 euros. New gold watches cost around 12,000 euros.

Pre-owned stainless steel models with a split-seconds function cost around 7,000 euros. Gold versions are more expensive at 10,000 euros. Since IWC doesn't produce these double chronographs anymore, there are almost only pre-owned models available. In very rare cases, you can find a new Portugieser with this function.

With a diameter of 40.9 mm, the Portugieser Chronograph is a good fit for almost every wrist. The Classic Chronograph model is a bit larger with a diameter of 42 mm, making it an appealing option for those who prefer larger watches. Its case is also 2 mm thicker than the standard version. It's powered by the in-house caliber 89361 with a flyback function. This allows you to reset the chronograph hand to zero without having to stop it first. The three steps of "stop," "reset," and "start" are all combined in one button. New stainless steel models cost around 8,000 euros. The 18-karat red gold versions cost around 17,000 euros new.

The Portofino is a good alternative to the Portugieser. IWC introduced the watch in 1984, naming it after an Italian town near Genoa. The former fishing village is a popular meeting place for the well to do. The Portofino series reflects the attitude of the rich and beautiful. Pre-owned Portofino models with an automatic caliber, three hands, and a date display are available starting at 1,500 euros. The prices for new models begin around 3,000 euros. An IWC Portofino Chronograph is available for 3,000 euros pre-owned and 4,000 euros new.

IWC returns to the Portugieser collection's historical roots with their Portugieser Chronograph Classic. With a case diameter of 42 mm, the wristwatch is a millimeter larger than the standard chronograph model (reference number 3714). The case is available in stainless steel or 18-karat red gold. It's also 2 mm thicker than the standard version with a thickness of 14.5 mm. The dial is silver or ardoise, and IWC uses Arabic numerals for the hour markers. One special feature is the minute track on the dial edge. It's reminiscent of a railway track, recalling the design of historical pocket watches. The minute graduation used to be widely used by watch manufacturers. The German luxury watch manufacturer A. Lange & Söhne still uses this design on some of their models.

The small seconds is located above the six o'clock position on the Portugieser Chronograph Classic. The date display window is at three o'clock, while the timed hours and minutes subdial is below 12 o'clock. You can time up to 12 hours with this chronograph. Unlike most chronographs, however, you can read the timed hours and minutes on one subdial like the regular time. The sapphire glass on the dial side is domed on the edge and has double anti-reflective coating. The sapphire glass on the back side of the case allows a clear view of the movement. The alligator leather strap is either black or brown and is produced by the Italian luxury manufacturer Santoni.

The in-house caliber 89361 powers the Portugieser Chronograph Classic. The automatic movement has a power reserve lasting 68 hours. It also features a flyback function.