IWC Portugieser Automatic 40 | IW358312

Stainless steel is robust and practical for everyday use but also corrosion-resistant and unaffected by moisture, sweat and seawater splashes. These properties make it an ideal material for the case and bracelet of a watch. This new version of the Portugieser Automatic 40 is fitted with a 3-link metal bracelet with polished and satin-finished surfaces, adding a fresh and contemporary look and making the watch more versatile and sportier than ever before. Thanks to the integrated butterfly folding clasp, it sits centrally on the wrist and provides high wearing comfort.

The bracelet nicely complements the stainless steel case and the silver-plated dial with blue hands and appliqués. The clean and open dial with the small seconds at 6 o’clock is directly inspired by the first Portugieser from the late 1930s. Ticking away inside the case is the IWC-manufactured 82200 calibre, which can also be admired through the sapphire glass back. The Pellaton winding system has been reinforced with components made of virtually wear-free ceramic. It uses both directions of the rotor to wind the mainspring and builds up a power reserve of up to 60 hours.