IWC Portugieser Chronograph, Ref. IW371401

Name: IWC Portugieser Chronograph, Ref. IW371401
Brand: Bas365
Availability: LimitedAvailability

IWC Portugieser Chronograph watch, ref. IW371401, from c. 2009. Stainless steel case, silver dial with gold numerals, and black crocodile strap.

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DESCRIPTION

A classic IWC Portugieser Chronograph, reference IW371401, featuring a polished stainless steel case measuring approximately 40.9mm. The watch has a distinct silver-plated dial with applied gold Arabic numerals and gold leaf-shaped (feuille) hands. It includes a chronograph function with a central blued steel seconds hand, a 30-minute counter subdial at 12 o'clock, and a running seconds subdial at 6 o'clock. The watch is powered by the IWC Calibre 79350 automatic movement, based on a modified Valjoux 7750. It is fitted with its original black crocodile leather strap.

HISTORICAL STORY

The Portugieser line dates back to the late 1930s when two Portuguese businessmen requested a large, highly accurate wristwatch based on a pocket watch movement. The modern Portugieser Chronograph, introduced in 1998 with this reference (IW3714), became an instant icon and one of IWC's most ...