IWC Portugieser IW501706 Watch

IWC Schaffhausen was founded in 1868 by Florentine Ariosto Jones, an American visionary who combined U.S. manufacturing precision with Swiss craftsmanship. Initially met with scepticism, his bold idea succeeded, establishing a brand defined by precision, resilience, and functionality. From the cockpit to the cosmos, IWC timepieces embody a practical, durable, and reliable design philosophy. The Portugieser collection originated in the 1930s when two Portuguese merchants requested a wristwatch with the precision of a marine chronometer. The result was a technically advanced yet elegantly proportioned watch, large enough to house a pocket-watch movement while remaining wearable. Today, the Portugieser is IWC’s most iconic collection, showcasing the brand’s finest complications and mastery of haute horology. The Portugieser Automatic features a 42.4?mm 18-carat 5N gold case with a brown Santoni alligator leather strap. Its silver-plated dial includes a small hacking seconds and a date display. Powered by an automatic in-house movement, it offers a 168-hour power reserve and a rotor adorned with an 18-carat gold medallion. Water-resistant to 50?metres, IWC provides a two-year international warranty, extendable to eight years via online registration.