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This Portuguese, as its name suggests, is equipped with a Minute Repeater function that audibly chimes on the hour, quarter hour and minute on demand. The repeater is activated by an eye-catching button set on the left side of the case. Every chime is characterized by its own distinctive and crystal-clear sound and frequency.
IWC Portuguese Minute Repeater Watch is available either in 18-karat red gold with the referent number IW544907, or in platinum with the reference IW544906. Both versions are limited to 500 individually numbered pieces.
IWC Portuguese Minute Repeater Watch IW544906
This Portuguese is housed in a large-sized round case with the diameter of 44 mm and the thickness of 14 mm. The case incorporates a thin fixed bezel and a screw-in crown on the right side. On the opposite side, at the 9 o’clock position, there is a lever which allows you to operate by the minute repeater. According to the Swiss manufacturer, it took 50,000 hours to develop this highly complicated feature. When activated, the repeater chimes the time down to the minute, using separate harmonious tones: a lower-pitched of the two gongs for the hours, a double strike on both gongs for the quarters and a single strike on the higher-pitched gong for the minutes. Every gong is separately handmade and cautiously tuned for pitch and tonal purity.
IWC Portuguese Minute Repeater Watch IW544907
The mechanism consists of over 200 individual parts that join forces together as if they were in a mechanical orchestra. This complicated feature represents one of the most remarkable achievements of the traditional horology and makes minute repeater watches highly expensive.
The Good Old Hunter Pocket Watch Movement
This IWC’s masterpiece is powered by the hunter-style Caliber 98950 pocket watch movement which comes with stylistic elements from the early Jones calibers. The hand-wound movement offers the minimum of 46 hours of power reserve when fully wound and oscillates at the speed of just 18,800 vibrations per hour. The 52 jewels mechanical movement’s nickel-silver plate with circular graining and bridge with the traditional Geneva stripes and gold-plated engraving can be admired through a transparent sapphire-glass case back.
IWC Portuguese Minute Repeater Watch IW544906 Caseback
Portuguese Minute Repeater watch is protected on both sides by sapphire glasses with antireflective coatings. Underneath the arched-edged front glass, there is a silver-plated dial with a railway track-style chapter ring. The sleek and uncultured dial comprises Arabic numerals and the seconds sub-dial situated at the 6 o’clock position.
IWC Portuguese Minute Repeater Watch IW544907 Caseback
The platinum model is attached to the wearer’s wrist with a black alligator leather strap with a pin buckle, while the red gold version boasts an elegant brown alligator leather strap. Both straps feel great on the wrist.
This is a classic old fashioned watch. I like it because I`m 64 years old and this kind of watch is something I need and what fits my age. I like the model with gold and brown leather, it looks good and elegant and it`s perfect for any important evening.
Schaffhausen has very elegant and well designed watches. This one is a true example of that fact. It is elegant, good looking, with perfect design and even better mechanism. Schaffhausen watches are, as I like to say, timepieces with style for any gallant man.
The case of this watch has a very interesting shape. From the outside there is a small protrusion that looks very interesting. The mechanism on the watch is good, but there isn`t any other interesting and quality feature.
I just love watches with white gold. This model is a little bit old fashioned, but I like it. This combination of a black leather strap and a white dial looks extraordinary. Also, I heard a lot of good critiques about the caliber 98950.
I have also heard very nice things about that movement. Although I don`t like the design of this watch, I`ll buy it because of its mechanism and quality features. I had a Certina, a Hector and I have a Victorinox now, but I`m not satisfied how it works. I`m very interested to buy an IWC, not this one, but some other model maybe.
I don`t like this watch at all. It is made for old people. I like some sport watches like Omega, Seamaster or Tissot T-Sport. There is also a big difference between the prices of this watch and Omega or Tissot watches. My opinion is that I would rather buy a more quality sport watch than this elegant old fashioned one.
Excuse me, but I need a piece of information from other visitors of this site. Answer me, please, if you think that this watch is designed to a younger population. Honestly, I don`t think so. I like IWC watches, they have some of the best watches of all Swiss manufacturers, in my opinion. Of course, the long tradition of their watches and the thousands of regular customers and fans justify my opinion about IWC as a brand. But I really think that they failed with this watch. I hope that their watches will be better in the future.
I don`t think that these watches are made for young people. Schaffhausen has much better watches than this one. Like Tod said, this is probably their worst watch in the last several years. I think that Schaffhausen has a lot of great watches. Okay, this one is bad, but never mind, we shouldn’t criticize IWC company because, like I said, they have a lot of good watches and anyone can make a small slip.
You guys are absolutely right. I agree with your comments. Actually, I bought this watch last week for my father. He deserved it. He was always there for me when I needed help, and I’m grateful to him for that.