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For the past twelve years, Portuguese Chronograph has been the most desirable timepiece in the Portuguese family and the first watch in this line with which the time could not only be read, but also measured.
IWC Portuguese Chronograph Watches IW371482 and IW371480
The tradition behind this line of watches goes all the way back to the precision nautical instruments used by seafarers to discover the world. Thus, the precision timing was as essential as navigation skills to the Portuguese seafarers and this traditional family of nautically inspired instruments would be incomplete without a chronograph that records times to an accuracy of one-quarter of a second.
This Portuguese represents a perfect mixture of highly suitability for daily wearing and the timeless elegance. At the same time, it brings an outstanding design with a sporty note.
IWC Portuguese Chronograph is housed either in an 18-karat red gold case or in a stainless steel one. The classic looking case with a fixed bezel measures near 41 mm in diameter and 12.3 mm in thickness. Considering the size of the case, as well as its design, the watch is appropriate for both men and women. Traditionally, on the right side of the case, there is a screw-in crown and two chronograph push-buttons.
Harmonious Appeal of the Dial
The clearly organized dial features fashionable Arabic numerals and leaf-styled hour and minute hands. Two recessed sub-dials located at 6 and 12 o’clock positions enhance the harmonious appeal of the watch. The upper one is a 30-minute chronograph counter, whilst the lower sub-dial is a small hacking seconds counter. One more retro-charming detail on the dial comes with a raised counter for the seconds and minutes which nicely rounds its surface.
The watch is equipped with a highly efficient Caliber 79350 mechanical movement which is actually an IWC-modified movement based on the well-known Valjoux 7750 which itself is a synonym for sturdiness, reliability and accuracy. The self-winding movement built on 31 jewels preserves 44 hours of power reserve when fully wound and oscillates at the rapid frequency of 28,800 vibrations per hour.
The case itself is protected on both sides with convex sapphire glasses with antireflective coatings and provides decent water-resistance up to 30 meters (100 feet) beneath water surface.
In 2010, IWC Schaffhausen extended this line with two exquisite models crafted from the 18-karat red gold. The contemporary model IW371482 boasts a black alligator leather strap and a slate-colored dial. An ardoise dial with its shimmering sun-pattern finish is in discreet contrast to the deep black counters.
IWC Portuguese Chronograph Watch IW371482
The stylish version IW371480 matches a silver-plated dial with red gold appliqués and blue chrono hands which provide a colorful highlight to the dial. Whichever model in 18-karat red gold you choose, you will have to pay $16,400.
IWC Portuguese Chronograph Watch IW371446
Besides these two Portuguese Chronographs, there are three more affordable variants housed in stainless steel cases. Two of them are attached to elegant alligator leather straps and there is the choice between a model with a silver-plated dial (the referent number is IW371401) and a model with a black dial with gray appliqués (the referent number is IW371438). For those who like to be noticed, probably the best solution is a blue model IW371417 that matches a blue alligator strap, as well as blue details on the silver-plated dial.
Portuguese Chronographs in steel come with the retail prices of $7,400 each.
This is one cool old – fashioned watch from IWC. It`s really great and I like it very much. I must admit that I have never seen before a watch with a chronograph which looks like this one. It looks very interesting. Although the watch looks great, I`m very unpleasantly surprised with the price of this IWC. $7400 isn`t the real price of the watch, that`s too much money.
I`m a fan of the model with the referent number IW371438. It`s brilliant with all its features and perfect design. Personally, I would wear a model with a blue leather strap on my wrist. Here is information for Pedro – $7400 is the price only for models with stainless steel cases. If you look little better, you`ll see that there is a model which costs $16400.
Thanks, Bernard, but I saw that. I didn`t comment on it because I think that the watch must cost much less money. The watch is great, but the price isn`t.
The watch is really nice… but its major drawback is that it has no calendar which is one of the most important and usual functions on every gadget. It`s very strange that this watch costs $16400 and it doesn`t have a calendar.
For people who spend most of the day by the computer, a calendar on the dial is not really necessary. I used to work without a calendar, but if I need it, I take a mobile and I look at the date. The watch has some of the finest features and it has very nice design, which justifies its high price.
I agree with you, guys. The watch is nice, it`s really a mini masterpiece, but I don`t like the fact that it doesn`t have the calendar on its dial. IWC has some of the best watches in the world, but this one isn`t their best product, that`s for sure.
I recently purchased the stainless steel case model with the gold dial version. I have never been more pleased with a watch. The accuracy is on point and frankly. The design is unparalleled. I recently compared it to the classic model that came out and from an asthetics perspective, i felt the original design had more thought and detail behind it. Obviously the proprietary movement of the new classic model,
, is an upgrade, but, to the naked eye, there seems to be no clear difference in the end result which is accurate time measurement. This comes off a terrible stint with my Breitling chronomat which was a terrible disappointment, albeit a different price point altogether. Well worth the price in my opinion and a real keeper!