IWC Portugieser Perpetutal Calendar 42 IW344203

This IWC automatically recognizes the different lengths of the months and the leap years and can be easily adjusted via a single crown. A true complication that was developed by Kurt Klaus in the 80's. Grab this exquisite timepiece far under retail.

Information:

IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar 42

Reference: IW344203

MSRP: $22,900

Dated: Open

 Bracelet: Alligator Strap

Case Size: 42.4mm x 15.6mm Thickness

Lug Width: 22mm

Case Metal: Stainless Steel

Movement: Automatic

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds, Date, day, month, leap year and perpetual moon phase

Box and Papers: Box and Papers

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 8”

Caliber: IWC 82650

About IWC

The International Watch Company (IWC) has a rich history dating back to 1868 when American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones founded the company in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Jones aimed to combine advanced American manufacturing techniques with the skilled craftsmanship of Swiss watchmakers. Despite initial challenges, IWC quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality pocket watches and, later, wristwatches. 

Throughout the 20th century, IWC was a force of innovation and expand its repertoire accordingly. In the 1930s, they introduced their first pilot's watches, which would become an enduring part of their identity. During World War II, IWC produced these watches for both civilian and military use. The post-war period saw the introduction of iconic collections like the Ingenieur in 1955 and the Aquatimer in 1967. In the 1970s, IWC collaborated with Ferdinand A. Porsche to create the first watch with a built-in compass. The company's commitment to technical innovation and classic design has persisted into the 21st century, with IWC remaining a respected name in luxury watchmaking.