As one of the most popular items in IWC’s portfolio, now it’s finally equipped with a manufacture caliber. IWC’s Favorite, at Last with a Manufacture Caliberĭesignated as number 69355, this caliber is the essential new feature in the latest Portugieser chronograph. The new model retains it iconic appearance - the numerals, hands and even the contours of the case have all remained nearly unchanged. The green dial of the new Portugieser chronograph plays with the light. With three intervening strokes between each pair of full-second lines, its markings correctly match the 4-Hz rhythm of a modified version of a movement from IWC’s recent 69000 caliber family. As a whole, the latest version of this timeless watch retains its own character and remains loyal to its origins as a time-measuring instrument - not least because of the finely calibrated elapsed-seconds scale.
IWC CHRONOGRAPH UPDATE
Comparing this latest update to the last fine tuning about 10 years ago, we find that the calibrations on the counters with inward-facing numerals, the lettering, and the slender quarter-second scale on the flange have all remained unchanged. These features have so strongly influenced the Portugieser chronograph that even in the new version, no designer dared to replace the partly cut-away numerals 6 and 12 with arguably “simpler” index strokes. The very distinctive, clear and functional dial is 38 mm in diameter and has recessed counters at 6 and 12, slim feuille hands and applied Arabic numerals. There’s also a boutique edition with an elegant blue dial and a rose-gold case. Another version comes with a burgundy dial. Glancing at the attractive face of the Portugieser Chronograph, you instantly recognize a cherished old acquaintance, although the dial of our test watch is now a trendy green, and plays with the light. The impressive result puts every doubt to rest. The Portugieser’s Handsome Dial Remains Nearly Unchanged
“That’s why we approached the project of designing the new collection very carefully and with tremendous respect for history,” Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC, and Creative Director Christian Knoop explained. The Portugieser is one of IWC’s oldest and most prestigious product lines, with a dial that has hardly changed over 80 years.
In this latest visit to the WatchTime archives, we tested this watch, our good old friend, which boasts a trendy green dial and is equipped with a manufacture caliber. IWC has added several new models to the Portugieser family in recent years.
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