IWC Portugieser Automatic 42 horizon blue dial blue leather strap 42,4 mm

An icon of Swiss watchmaking

Since its creation in the late 1930s, the Portugieser collection has embodied the finest traditions of IWC Schaffhausen. Originally designed to offer the precision of a marine chronometer in a wristwatch, it has become one of the Manufacture's most iconic collections. The Portugieser Automatic 42 IW501708 faithfully preserves this heritage with its generous proportions, exceptional legibility and timeless elegance, making it a benchmark for contemporary fine watchmaking.

The remarkable Horizon Blue dial

This reference is distinguished by its stunning Horizon Blue dial, an exclusive colour developed for the latest generation of Portugieser watches. Produced through a sophisticated multi-layer lacquering process, it reveals remarkable depth and changing reflections under different lighting conditions. Applied Arabic numerals, rhodium-plated feuille hands and the signature railway-track minute scale create a perfectly balanced display, complemented by the power reserve indicator at 3 o'clock and the recessed small seconds at 9 o'clock.

The prestige of 750/1000 white gold

The elegant 42.4 mm case is crafted from 750/1000 white gold, whose subtle brilliance beautifully enhances the rich tones of the Horizon Blue dial. Its slim bezel, polished surfaces and flowing lines reinforce the timeless character of the Portugieser collection. The double box-shaped sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating further enhances the dial's remarkable depth, while the blue calfskin leather strap, equipped with the EasX-CHANGE® system, allows effortless strap changes without tools.

The IWC manufacture calibre 52011

Powering the Portugieser Automatic 42 is the IWC-manufactured calibre 52011, entirely developed and assembled in Schaffhausen. Its renowned Pellaton winding system incorporates highly wear-resistant ceramic components to maximise durability and efficiency. Twin barrels provide an impressive seven-day power reserve, while the sapphire crystal case back reveals the movement's refined architecture and meticulous finishing, showcasing IWC's outstanding mechanical expertise.

Designed to last for generations

The Portugieser Automatic 42 IW501708 perfectly balances timeless aesthetics with technical excellence. Combining the prestige of a 750/1000 white gold case, the captivating Horizon Blue dial and a manufacture movement with an exceptional seven-day power reserve, it is a watch created for collectors and enthusiasts seeking lasting elegance, uncompromising performance and authentic Swiss craftsmanship.