The origins of the Portugieser date back to the late 1930s, when IWC Schaffhausen used a high-precision pocket watch movement to create a distinctively large wristwatch with chronometer precision. First introduced in 2000, the Portugieser Automatic 42 features an open, balanced dial, with a power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock and the small seconds positioned on the opposite side at 9 o’clock.

Overview
Reference: IW501704
Dial Color: Blue
Case: Stainless steel
Strap: Stainless steel bracelet
Diameter: 42.4 mm
Movement: Automatic, self-winding, IWC-manufactured movement

Features
Small hacking seconds
Date display
Pellaton automatic winding
Rotor with 18-carat gold medallion
Power reserve display
7 days power reserve
Double box-glass sapphire crystals, antireflective coating on both sides

Case
Case: Stainless steel
Diameter: 42.4 mm
Height: 13 mm
Water Resistance: 5 Bar
Back case: With synthetic sapphire crystal

Movement
Calibre: 52011
Movement type: Automatic, self-winding
IWC-manufactured movement: Yes
Power Reserve: 168 hours
Frequency: 28800 Vph (4 Hz)
Components: 249
Jewels: 31