You NEED To BUY This Watch....Social Media Said So/IWC Portugieser duo are more wearable and a lot more green

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This new IWC Portugieser duo are more wearable, more affordable and a lot more green​

Oct 2, 2022

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The IWC Portugieser is a staple in the Schaffhausen watchmaker's collection, with its signature Arabics, feuille hands and railroad minute track designs originating in 1939, before its reinvention in the early '90s. Andrew went hands-on with two of its latest iterations - the Portugieser Automatic 40 and Perpetual Calendar 42. Both of these represent their suave features in smaller, more wearable diameters, when compared to the remainder of the Portugieser collection, rendered in a rich, green sunburst.


The IWC Portugieser Automatic 40 is available now from IWC. Price: $11,100 AUD

The IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42 is available now from IWC. Price: A$35,300.
 
11,100 AUD = $7,888 USD

wow...INTER-CONTINENTAL HORO WRIST CLOCK ARBITRAGE

if i was a rich man...or had a rich friend who was not a but hole

i think this could be the one... to make it a grail all that glitters is AU...should be WHITE GOLD with uncharge TO MAKE IT AN HEIRLOOM

or PATRIMONY

but then...like BOB MARLEY in A CHRISTMAS CAROL there would be MORTGAGECHAINS IN HELL...insurance-maintenance-

plus it's annoying when i scratch my $60 MK1 let alone a watch that costs half as much as a CAMRY HYBRID AWD

- this would be nice to wrist...but then again about as safe as going to a house of the rising sun " just to look " or " socialize " " just to get out "

pass on the money pox comes from rubbing up on homo sapiens ...for now best to stick with high-five and air kiss
 

The new IWC Mark XX is a huge upgrade with its new dials and bracelet​

Oct 4, 2022

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Whether or not you are a seasoned collector, every collection needs a staple watch. A watch that excels in its simplicity, its versatility and reliability providing a rock-solid foundation within your collection. For many, the watch of choice to fill that role has been an IWC Mark. Robust, legible and handsome with its military and aviation charm, it is a trusted timekeeper that never fails to look good within the context of a wardrobe. Nevertheless, the watch was long overdue for a bit of an upgrade. With power reserves rising, along with the usage of manufacture calibres at lower price points, the Mark XVIII was losing its competitive edge. So, when IWC unveiled the new IWC Mark XX people were eager to scroll to the technical specifications. Sure, the watch, for the most part, looks like its predecessor. Under the hood though, along with some subtle dial revisions only the trained eye would see, the upgraded Mark XX was justified in skipping a number from XVIII to XX. And now, there is even more to explore...

The uninitiated will not particularly notice the changes from the Mark XVIII case to the Mark XX case. But we watch nerds will definitely catch the differences. The stainless-steel case has upgraded its screw-down crown secured depth rating to nearly twice as much, jumping from 60m to 100m. With the raised water-resistance, you may have assumed the case would be thicker - but, if you did, you assumed wrong. In fact, the 40mm case is a hair thinner at 10.8mm instead of 11mm. The case is also not only a touch thinner, but a touch more compact as well. The IWC Mark XX is more wrist-friendly than the Mark XVIII, with a shortened lug-to-lug of 49.2mm - a drop down from 51mm.

For the IWC Mark XX, IWC also made subtle adjustments to its iconic dial. With a new IWC manufactured calibre taking the place of the preceding Sellita-based calibre, the date window has a better positioning - perfectly standing between the second and fourth hour arabics rather than awkwardly sticking out. Also, in regard to the date, normally collectors prefer a disc that blends into the dial. But IWC recognised that for legibility it would be better to have a contrasting black on white disc, rather than the previous white on black. And, in this instance, it actually works better, as it continues the radial layout of white on the matte black backdrop the hour arabics provide.

Joining the matte black dial and sunburst blue dial is a new sunburst green dial for the Mark XX. The sunburst finish elevates the elegance factor a tad, dressing up a more traditionally utility-driven timepiece. The indices at 3', 6' , and 9' have also been slightly elongated, providing a pseudo sector-like balance the dial did not have previously. These are things only dial purists would catch, but they are welcome changes nonetheless. The remainder is what we already know and love: a legible dial with printed hour Arabics, indices, and outer minutes track, along with a broad central hours and minutes handset, that like the hour indices, are coated with SuperLuminova®

When the watch was quietly announced in July, it was unveiled on a EasX-CHANGE leather strap that can be quickly detached in favour of another IWC EasX-CHANGE strap. But many wondered where is a bracelet? Well, as you can see a bracelet has arrived for the IWC Mark XX, allowing you to quickly swap between leather, rubber, MiraTex, textile straps, or steel bracelet at your heart's content.

The bracelet takes on the signature five-piece link format you are likely already familiar with from IWC, richly brushed with the narrower intermediary links and bevelled shoulders mirror polished. The range of options that IWC provides also ensures you can make the most of the Mark XX, giving its classic pilot aesthetic on leather or utilising metal, textile, or rubber options to take full advantage of its heightened depth rating.

The most pertinent upgrade for gearheads is the IWC Mark XX's pivot to an IWC manufactured calibre. The Mark XVIII utilised the Sellita-based IWC 35111. While a workhorse calibre designed to IWC's specs, its sub two days 42 hours of power reserve left a little bit to be desired in a modern marketplace saturated with weekend-proof movements. Well, how does 120 hours sound? With nearly three times the power reserve, the IWC manufactured calibre 32111 affords IWC Mark XX owners five full days of power reserve. While you cannot see it beneath an engraved caseback, the automatic and hacking-seconds IWC manufactured calibre is decorated with Côtes de Genève and perlage befitting of a Swiss movement.

The IWC Mark XX is available to purchase now via IWC boutiques and their e-commerce platform, along with authorized dealers. Price: Starting at $5,250 USD

 
11,100 AUD = $7,888 USD

wow...INTER-CONTINENTAL HORO WRIST CLOCK ARBITRAGE

if i was a rich man...or had a rich friend who was not a but hole

i think this could be the one... to make it a grail all that glitters is AU...should be WHITE GOLD with uncharge TO MAKE IT AN HEIRLOOM

or PATRIMONY

but then...like BOB MARLEY in A CHRISTMAS CAROL there would be MORTGAGECHAINS IN HELL...insurance-maintenance-

plus it's annoying when i scratch my $60 MK1 let alone a watch that costs half as much as a CAMRY HYBRID AWD

- this would be nice to wrist...but then again about as safe as going to a house of the rising sun " just to look " or " socialize " " just to get out "

pass on the money pox comes from rubbing up on homo sapiens ...for now best to stick with high-five and air kiss
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REVIEW: The New Green IWC Portugieser Automatic 40 and Perpetual Calendar 42​

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Nov 22, 2022

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Green is everywhere. Green is the new blue, which was the new black… and this is how trends come and go. And so, green was not to be left apart from the classics of IWC… today we take a closer look at the green IWC Portugieser Automatic 40 and Perpetual Calendar 42. Green is the main trend of the past couple of years. Or maybe it’s more than just a trend, and this colour is now becoming a classic. Can we blame the industry…? Well, when done right, green can be cool. IWC is no stranger to the colour green, pushing the concept as far as possible with a full-green watch, case and strap included, with the Woodland Pilot’s watch. But today, it’s about classic design, about elegant watches, and about green dials added to two of the most discreet Portugieser watches, the entry-level automatic and the most compact of the perpetual calendars.
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:wink: Thanks for posting this one up, Mike.:hat:
 
:wink: Thanks for posting this one up, Mike.:hat:
looking back 12+ years of addiction and shooting up the watch world with a spray of MACHINE GUN SCOTTY

this is a nice 1 watch collection with a dirty beater on the side 2hand second gauge @ 6 KISS keep it simple Scotty
 

IWC Explained: The Portugieser Chrono​

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May 10, 2023

At IWC, functionality always comes first. Over the years, this consistent design approach has resulted in the typical IWC dial layout with its vertical arrangement of the subdials. Technically complex as it may be, the solution was also chosen for the 69000-calibre family. It makes reading stopped minutes directly at the 12 o’clock position particularly easy. This is especially visible on Portugieser Chronographs. For added variety, there is a wide range of wristband options for these timepieces, from straps made of paper-based TimberTex®, calf leather and comfortable textiles together with extremely durable rubber straps in a wide range of fashionable colours.


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You NEED To BUY This Watch....Social Media Said So​

Peter Kotsa
Oct 19, 2023 MELBOURNE

I wanted to share a short video about a recent purchase of this IWC IW371446 Portugieser as well as some insight into how I approach my watch acquisitions...


Thanks for watching..
 
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