3/6/2023 0 Comments Iwc portuguese chronograph![]() IWC tends to not mess around when it comes to nice straps. ![]() Unlike the red wine stained look of this strap, the Santoni straps are a more rich woody brown with a beautiful feel and texture. They are made by Santoni and are beautiful. Having said that, we, of course, have seen the retail alligator straps that come on the IWC Portuguese Chronograph Classic watches. That isn’t universally the case, but if you see a terrible looking strap on an otherwise nice watch, that is the reason. Because this is expensive and time-consuming, foreign brands often use fake alligator straps from leather on the items we get to review for you that they bring to the US. Why? Well, because importing alligator (which is often ironic as alligator comes from the US originally) and other skins from endangered species into the USA, must be done through an official CITES compliant manner through customs. It is very worth mentioning that our review unit came with a faux alligator strap, which does not look nearly as nice as the straps you’d get if buying this watch. Some people will prefer the more minimalist angular approach of the standard Portuguese but it is really a matter of taste and how the watch sits on your wrist. While the 42mm wide case is larger, it has a smoother appearance given all the soft curves of the case. You have beefier lugs as well as a thicker bezel that has now been rounded versus given a more flat shape. 42mm is a good size for the Portuguese and compared to the non “Classic” models these watches have thicker, more masculine looking cases. The two most important details you’ll want to know about the IWC Portuguese Chronograph Classic are that it has a 42mm wide case (available in steel or as seen here in 18k rose gold) and that it contains the IWC caliber 89361 in-house made automatic chronograph movement. To be honest, both are good choices if you are a Portuguese lover – as each as its high-points – but the Chronograph Classic should be considered a higher-end item given the more sophisticated in-house made movement. In short, the two models are different sizes, with different cases and dials, as well as different movements. In that previous article you’ll get a better understanding of what separates the IWC Portuguese Chronograph Classic from the standard IWC Portuguese Chronograph. We first debuted the IWC Portuguese Chronograph Classic here. Nevertheless IWC is dedicated to expanding not only this successful and historical product family, but also continuing to offer as many pieces with in-house movements as possible. It was a quiet launch after SIHH as 2013 was mostly about the Ingenieur family of watches. 2013 saw the introduction of this IWC Portuguese Chronograph Classic, that added a new “in-house” flavor to the iconic Portuguese collection. No matter how high the water resistance is indicated.One of the most modern IWC Portuguese watches actually has the term “Classic” in its name which is a very Swiss way of introducing a new timepiece. Please avoid making a common mistake: never operate the crown or chronograph of the watch under water. Influences such as strong temperature fluctuations, chlorine, soap or salt water have a negative effect on the water tightness. It should be checked annually and before special loads, as the built-in sealing elements deteriorate in their function and in daily use. According to din 8310, water resistance is not a permanent property. * If the watch has been positively tested for water resistance, this property is valid at the time of measurement. The watch will of course be shipped insured and comes with a 1 year warranty. The test protocol with test pressure is enclosed. Movement: fully functional / checked for running, originality and function (movement number: 2718xxx) The clear, functional dial boasts applied Arabic numerals and slender Feuille hands. However, the thin bezel gives one the impression of wearing a significantly larger watch. With its compact diameter of 41 millimetres, it fits almost any wrist. Bottom: very good condition with minimal signs of wear The Portugieser Chronograph is one of IWC Schaffhausen’s most iconic models. Case: very good condition (Case number: 3259xxx) Iwc Schaffhausen Portugieser Chronograph Automatic Stainless Steel Men Watch Ref.
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