IWC Portuguiser 7 Days Review

FULL DESCRIPTION
Just arrived
This classic IWC was sold as an unworn watch by us in 2017 and has just be traded back in. It has been very occasionally worn and meticulously cared for.
It comes complete with it’s IWC box, instructions. hand tag and warranty card dated 2017.
Here is some further information courtesy of IWC
The Portugieser Automatic has become one of the most successful Portugieser models ever to be produced in Schaffhausen. The balanced dial design retains the classic appeal of the legendary original Portugieser first manufactured in the 1930s. The pawls, automatic wheel and rotor bearing in the legendary Pellaton winding system are made from extremely wear-resistant ceramic, while two barrels build up an impressive 7-day power reserve. The ergonomically optimized strap horns ensure greater comfort even on slimmer wrists. The Portugieser Automatic is available with a 42.3-millimetre stainless-steel case, silver-plated dial and blue hands and appliqués. Thanks to the slimmed-down rotor, a glance through the transparent sapphire-glass back reveals even more details of the IWC-manufactured 52010-calibre, such as the black ceramic pawls in the winding system or the Geneva stripe decoration.
The highly efficient winding system is a refined version of the 50000-calibre family with a bidirectional Pellaton pawl-winding system. Two barrels provide an impressive 7 days’ power reserve. The winding pawls and the automatic wheel are made of black ceramic while the rotor bearing is made of white ceramic. These extremely hard high-tech materials make the automatic winding system practically wear-free. The indexless balance with a frequency of 4 hertz (28,800 beats per hour) and the Breguet spring guarantee maximum precision. The design and finish of the movement was also considerably enhanced. The proportions of the rotor and the inset “Probus Scafusia” gold medallion are noticeably slimmer.
CASE
Stainless steel case
Diameter 42.3 mm
Height 14.1 mm
See-through sapphire glass back
Water resistance 3 bar
MOVEMENT
52010 Calibre
IWC-manufactured movement
Automatic, self-winding
168 hours Power Reserve
Frequency 28800.0 vph (4.0 hz)
257 Components
31 Jewels
Côtes de Genève, perlage
FEATURES
7 days power reserve
Power reserve display
Date display
Sapphire glass, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
Pellaton automatic winding
Rotor with 18-carat gold medallion
Small hacking seconds
DIAL
Silver-plated dial
STRAP
Black alligator leather strap
Strap width 22.0 mm
SPECIFICATION
MAKE IWC
MODEL Portuguiser 7 Days
MANUFACTURERS REF. IW500705
EWC REF. E111540
MANUFACTURER RRP £10950.00
EWC PRICE £7595.00
CONDITION Mint
YEAR 2017
CASE SIZE 42mm
BOX & PAPERS Yes
MOVEMENT Automatic with 7 Day power reserve
CASE Stainless steel
DIAL White
BRACELET Black alligator with deployant clasp
WARRANTY
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[@craig2100]

Brilliant looking timepiece, the simplicity and finishing make this very easy to wear. Thanks for sharing. Cheers mate

[@edinburghwatchcompany247]

My pleasure Craig

[@JohnLockyearphotography]

Great video Jonathan and couldn't agree more with your comments. This is going to be in my collection one day soon.

[@jontee1994]

I’m really enjoying your new style videos Jonathan

[@edinburghwatchcompany247]

Thank you Jon

[@williamroberts6117]

Stunning quality video!!👍🏻👌🏻

[@edinburghwatchcompany247]

Thank you William

[@jarrodlee1506]

Think I'd prefer an i.w.c to a rolex

[@Mark..P]

Really like this IWC 🤔

[@mariusz8751]

Very nice watch.

[@venunair6118]

Great! Can this be worn on small wrists like 13.5 cm?

[@edinburghwatchcompany247]

I think it would be too big.

[@voldemarsozols131]

top.

[@charp150]

I think a calfskin strap would look much better on this. Less formal than the alligator strap.

[@lionking-wm8mg]

you don’t need to wear gloves to handle an alligator strap so distracting.

[@edinburghwatchcompany247]

Can’t win with gloves! Some like me to wear some don’t😂