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IWC Portugieser Watches

In the late 1930s, two Portuguese businessmen asked IWC to make them an oversized watch that was accurate to marine chronometer grade and easily readable in tricky conditions. The IWC Portuguesier—large for the time at 43mm due to its pocket watch movement—was the result. Read more
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  1. Portugieser Annual Calendar Portugieser Annual Calendar
  2. Portugieser Automatic Portugieser Automatic
  3. Portugieser Chrono Portugieser Chrono
  4. Portugieser Chrono Rattrapante Portugieser Chrono Rattrapante
  5. Portugieser Hand-Wound Portugieser Hand-Wound
  6. Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Portugieser Perpetual Calendar
  7. Portugieser Yacht Club Portugieser Yacht Club
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The size of a watch is very important for style and comfort. If you prefer an oversized watch like a Panerai Luminor, you’ll probably want Large. If you’re looking for something more discreet like a Rolex Lady Datejust, you’ll want Small. For everything in between, Medium.
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A mechanical watch is powered by a spring. Manual mechanical watches must be hand wound. Automatic watches are also mechanical, and are wound by a weight that spins with the wearer's movements. A quartz watch is battery powered and extremely accurate.
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IWC Portugieser Chrono IW371431 425558

IWC
Portugieser Chrono
IW371431

Box
Papers
Year 2010
€10,060
IWC Portugieser Chrono IW371431 419491

IWC
Portugieser Chrono
IW371431

Box
Papers
Year 2002
€8,910
IWC Portugieser Yacht Club IW390212 395445

IWC
Portugieser Yacht Club
IW390212

Box
Papers
Year 2016
€5,750
IWC Portugieser Yacht Club IW390204 419746

IWC
Portugieser Yacht Club
IW390204

Box
Papers
Year 2011
€6,610
IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar IW502121 382004

IWC
Portugieser Perpetual Calendar
IW502121

Box
Papers
Year 2010
€22,940
IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound IW544301 400825

IWC
Portugieser Hand-Wound
IW544301

Box
Papers
Year 2005
€7,415
IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound IW544301 244100

IWC
Portugieser Hand-Wound
IW544301

Box
Papers
Year 2007
€7,775
IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar IW503501 382005

IWC
Portugieser Annual Calendar
IW503501

Box
Papers
Year 2017
€10,905
IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar IW344207 406473

IWC
Portugieser Perpetual Calendar
IW344207

Box
Papers
Year 2023
€17,190
IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound IW510204 403763

IWC
Portugieser Hand-Wound
IW510204

Box
Papers
Year 2017
€10,925
IWC Portugieser Annual Calendar IW503502 382002

IWC
Portugieser Annual Calendar
IW503502

Box
Papers
Year 2015
€13,050
IWC Portugieser Yacht Club IW390210 381988

IWC
Portugieser Yacht Club
IW390210

Box
Papers
Year 2014
€7,590
IWC Portugieser Chrono Rattrapante IW371222 381962

IWC
Portugieser Chrono Rattrapante
IW371222

Box
Papers
Year 2019
€14,055
IWC Portugieser Yacht Club IW390704 426090
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Manufacturer's Warranty

IWC
Portugieser Yacht Club
IW390704

Box
Papers
Year 2025
Product Location
€8,795
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Portugieser Automatic IW358304 423614

IWC
Portugieser Automatic
IW358304

Box
Papers
Year 2022
Product Location
€5,115
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Portugieser Automatic IW500113 419279

IWC
Portugieser Automatic
IW500113

Box
Papers
Year 2016
Product Location
€14,295
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Portugieser Yacht Club IW390704 402040

IWC
Portugieser Yacht Club
IW390704

Box
Papers
Year 2020
Product Location
€7,645
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Portugieser Chrono IW371615 393127

IWC
Portugieser Chrono
IW371615

Box
Papers
Year 2021
Product Location
€6,265
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Portugieser Chrono IW390405 414208

IWC
Portugieser Chrono
IW390405

Box
Papers
Year 2013
Product Location
€11,745
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Portugieser Hand-Wound IW544203 393313

IWC
Portugieser Hand-Wound
IW544203

Box
Papers
Year 2006
Product Location
€6,150
incl. import taxes & duties
IWC Portugieser Chrono IW371404 411741

IWC
Portugieser Chrono
IW371404

Box
Papers
Year 2008
Product Location
€5,865
incl. import taxes & duties

The IWC Portugieser—known as the “Portuguese” until an official name change in 2016— is a testament to timeless elegance and a rich heritage, having won the hearts of watch connoisseurs globally. The genesis of this iconic timepiece dates back to the late 1930s when two Portuguese businessmen, said to be watch importers, sought a precise, marine chronometer-like watch from IWC that was larger than the standard wristwatches of the era.


IWC duly responded, making a watch that ran on its Calibre 98 pocket watch movement, and the first IWC Portugieser was born.


The watch was made in small batches up until the 1980s before it went out of production, making vintage models rare. However, it was revived in 1993 to celebrate the brand’s 125th anniversary, and the Portugieser has since established itself as a key collection that encompasses some of the brand’s most impressive complications, from perpetual calendars to minute repeaters, as well as tourbillons.


What sets the IWC Portugieser apart is its minimalist yet sophisticated design featuring Arabic numerals and slender hands. Its simplicity is its strength, giving the IWC Portugieser a timeless allure that outlives trends.


The IWC Portugieser collection offers a plethora of models to cater to diverse preferences. From the classic Portugieser Automatic with its stainless-steel case and black dial, to the sporty yet refined Portugieser Chronograph, there's a model for every discerning taste. The collection also boasts of intricate complications like the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar and the Portugieser Annual Calendar, reflecting IWC's commitment to style and functionality.


The movements used in the Portugieser are no longer pocket watch movements. From the late 1970s it began using the manual-wind Calibre 982, an improved form of the Calibre 98, and these days the collection uses several of IWC’s superb in-house movements that are either manually wound or automatic, depending on the model. Calibres such as the 51900 are renowned for their huge power reserves, with some holding up to 168 hours of power.


Whereas many steel versions are still produced, the Portugieser is also available in prestigious gold or platinum, with the latter used in top-tier examples like the incredible Constant-Force Tourbillon Edition “150 Years”, released to celebrate the brand’s 150th anniversary.


With its impressive lineage, iconic design, and a vast range of models, the IWC Portugieser truly represents a classic. It's a worthy addition to the collection of any watch lover or anyone who appreciates exquisite craftsmanship.

Whether you're a long-standing IWC fan or simply looking to own a piece of horological history, this remarkable watch combines heritage, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. At Watchfinder, you can find a number of pre-owned IWC Portugieser models in a range of styles and sizes.

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