Portuguese

The IWC Portuguese Automatic reference IW500109 is a distinguished timepiece from the iconic Portugieser collection, celebrated for its balanced proportions, elegant design, and impressive mechanical performance. Combining classical aesthetics with advanced engineering, this model represents one of the most recognisable watches in IWC’s portfolio.

Crafted in stainless steel and measuring 42.3mm in diameter, the watch offers a refined yet commanding wrist presence. The black dial provides striking contrast with applied Arabic numerals and slender feuille hands, ensuring excellent legibility. The layout remains faithful to the Portugieser design language, featuring a small seconds subdial at 9 o’clock, a power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock, and a discreet date display at 6 o’clock. The polished stainless steel case is paired with a high-quality leather strap, enhancing the watch’s timeless elegance and versatility.

At its core beats the automatic IWC manufacture calibre 51011, a robust in-house movement equipped with the renowned Pellaton winding system. This sophisticated calibre delivers an impressive 7-day power reserve (approximately 168 hours), ensuring exceptional autonomy and reliability. The movement reflects IWC’s longstanding commitment to precision engineering and mechanical durability.

This example is presented in very good condition and is offered as watch only (no box, no papers). As a certified pre-owned luxury watch, it has undergone thorough inspection to ensure authenticity and dependable mechanical performance.

A refined pre-owned luxury watch, the IWC Portuguese Automatic IW500109 represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a classic long power-reserve timepiece from one of Switzerland’s most respected watch manufacturers.