At the Watches & Wonders exhibition in Shanghai, IWC Schaffhausen presented the iconic Portugieser Chronograph on a stainless-steel bracelet for the first time. Thanks to this new bracelet option, the elegant and sporty chronograph becomes even more versatile and apt for a whole new range of adventures. The high-quality stainless-steel bracelet with a butterfly folding clasp is also available as an accessory for all new models of the Portugieser Chronograph.

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With the Portugieser Chronograph, IWC established a sportier design expression in the Portugieser family more than 20 years ago. Thanks to the clear and open dial with the two recessed totalizers at 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock, as well as the inner flange printed with a quarter seconds scale, the timelessly modern chronograph has turned into one of the most popular models from Schaffhausen.

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Now, the Portugieser Chronograph becomes even more versatile; for the first time, IWC has launched a version of this iconic timepiece with a stainless-steel bracelet. The bracelet is beautifully detailed and elaborately finished with polished and satin-finished surfaces. Thanks to the butterfly folding clasp, it sits ergonomically on the wrist and provides excellent wearing comfort.

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“Stainless steel is robust and practical for everyday use, but also corrosion-resistant and unaffected by moisture, sweat and seawater splashes. With this new bracelet option, the Portugieser Chronograph becomes the timepiece of choice for even more activities and adventures, and an extremely versatile companion on the wrist,” explains Christoph Grainger-Herr, CEO of IWC Schaffhausen.

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The new reference with a stainless-steel bracelet (Ref. IW371617) features a stainless-steel case, a silver-plated dial, as well as blue hands and appliques. Ticking away inside is the IWC-manufactured 69355 calibre.

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The robust and precise chronograph movement in classic column-wheel design is visible through the sapphire glass back. An efficient, bi-directional pawl winding system builds up a power reserve of 46 hours.

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The new stainless-steel bracelet is available as an accessory for all new models of the Portugieser Chronograph (Ref. IW3716).

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IWC Portugieser Chronograph Ref. IW371617 With Stainless Steel Bracelet

Technical specifications:

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Reference: IW371617

Features: Mechanical movement – stopwatch function with minutes and seconds – small hacking seconds – see-through sapphire glass back

Movement:

·       IWC manufacture calibre: 69355

·       Frequency: 28,800 vph/4 Hz

·       Jewels: 27

·       Power reserve: 46 h

·       Winding: Automatic

Case:

·       Materials: Stainless steel case, silver-plated dial, blue hands and appliques, stainless steel bracelet

·       Glass: Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides

·       Water-resistant: 3 bars  

·       Diameter: 41 mm

·       Height: 13.1 mm

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The price for the IWC Portugieser Chronograph Ref. IW371617 With Stainless Steel Bracelet is 8,600 Euro.

For more information please visit IWC Schaffhausen Online.