IWCPortugieser Chronograph

KEY FACTS

● ​A one-owner watch purchased new by a private vendor located in the United Kingdom

● ​Presented with its display box, outer sleeve, user manual, proof of IWC’s warranty, and service booklet

● ​The swing tag is also included as part of the set

● ​Given a ‘A’ grading for condition by the vendor, who reports the watch to be in good working order

FUNCTION

● ​Hours, minutes, seconds, chronograph

● ​Automatic chronograph movement

● ​Power reserve of 44 hours

This watch is being managed by Watch Collecting for the duration of the auction and is being held in a secure third-party facility. Watch Collecting will release the watch to the successful bidder after the vendor confirms they have received payment.

SUMMARY

Originally created in 1939 as a bespoke product for two Portuguese clients, the IWC Portugieser was originally an oversized wristwatch capable of matching the accuracy of a marine chronometer. The Portugieser chronograph was introduced in 1998, and has been largely unchanged since its launch. Its circular stainless steel case - inspired by that of the original Portugieser - plus a simple, aesthetically-pleasing chronograph dial that draws on the tastes of the art deco period of its release has captured the hearts of plenty of watch collectors and enthusiasts the world over.

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