Description

The original IWC Portugieser was born in the 1930s, following the request of two Portuguese merchants (named Rodrigues and Teixeira), who wanted the precision of IWC’s deck clocks in wristwatch format for sailing.

The beauty of the Portugieser Chronograph lies in its timeless nautical look, with sleek lines and the minimal bezel surrounding an oversized dial. It’s clean, simple, and casual, with just the right dose of elegance.

The basics of the Portugieser Chronograph Blue Panda are the same as all previous editions of the IWC Portugieser Chronograph 3716. The case is steel, brushed and polished, 41mm in diameter with a 13mm height, and a design that is familiar to most watch enthusiasts – the Portugieser is a watch that most watch nerds know about. This means a classic central case topped by an inverted conical bezel and large pump chronograph pushers. It’s neat and sleek and makes for a very compelling watch. The only complaint could be its limited 30m water-resistance.

The movement features the calibre 69355 launched in this model in 2020, an automatic integrated chronograph with a column wheel that marks a strong evolution over the 7750 architecture. Produced by Richemont’s movement maker ValFleurier, it beats at 4Hz and stores 46 hours of power reserve.