Pre-Owned: IWC Portugieser 7 Day

Boasting a 42mm 18K white gold case, this IWC has a power reserve of 7 days that is shown on the subdial. 18K rotor on the movement shows the time and effort IWC put into this great watch. 

Information:

Reference: IW500106

Dated: 2012

Bracelet: Leather Strap

Case Size: 42.3mm x 14.1mm Thickness

Lug Width: 22mm

Case Metal: 18K White Gold

Movement: Automatic

Functions: Hours, minutes, seconds

Box and Papers: Box and Papers

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 8”

Caliber: 51011

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.