IWC Portuguese Review
IWC Portuguese Review
Two weeks ago I purchased a grail I'd been wanting for the better part of a year, the IWC Portuguese Chronograph (Reference 371417). This model has the stainless steel case, silver dial and blue hands. It also comes with the blue "croc" strap and stainless buckle.
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I've not closely checked the accuracy but it's excellent. I don't recall have to reset the watch since I bought it. All in all, it's a wonderful watch, very distinctive, very attractive and a bit of an icon. I'm very pleased with it and intend to keep it until I pass it some day to a grandson.
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Thanks for reading. Chris
PS -- I found the following pics which help illustrate the size of the 40.9mm IWC with the 44mm U1.
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I've not closely checked the accuracy but it's excellent. I don't recall have to reset the watch since I bought it. All in all, it's a wonderful watch, very distinctive, very attractive and a bit of an icon. I'm very pleased with it and intend to keep it until I pass it some day to a grandson.
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Thanks for reading. Chris
PS -- I found the following pics which help illustrate the size of the 40.9mm IWC with the 44mm U1.
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Very nice Chris! Greats pics also.
I agree, a watch worthy on passing onto your grandson.
I agree, a watch worthy on passing onto your grandson.
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Excellent Review. That is a beautiful watch..
Great choice on the silver and blue..
Mike
Great choice on the silver and blue..
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SCM64 wrote:
Uhm, I don't know what that means. Does it signify like or not like?
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Lol, it means I love it like crazy!Boomer wrote:SCM64 wrote:
Uhm, I don't know what that means. Does it signify like or not like?
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Gorgeous, and you're right, the Port is an icon.
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SCM64 wrote:Lol, it means I love it like crazy!Boomer wrote:SCM64 wrote:
Uhm, I don't know what that means. Does it signify like or not like?
Ahhh! Thanks!!
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I think I would make a great Grandson. Maybe not as 'great' as that watch though. It is undeniably impressive. I kinda wish they were a hair thicker, but it does seem pretty comfortable (in the store at least ).ezcheese wrote:ooo! I can't wait till nash Chris sees this!
I take it you are wearing it [most] every day??? What do you think about the strap? Is it fully broken in yet?
Congrats! Looking forward to the 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 1 year updates ...
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Nice watch, and great choice on the color.
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Thanks, guys. Actually, I'm not wearing it that much. I have a couple of other pretty good watches that I rotate with the IWC. I still like it every bit as much as the day I bought it, however.
I like the look and feel of the strap a lot. I don't much care for bracelets although they are more comfortable in the summer. It's still a bit stiff but I'm sure it will "limber up" with more wear.
Chris
I like the look and feel of the strap a lot. I don't much care for bracelets although they are more comfortable in the summer. It's still a bit stiff but I'm sure it will "limber up" with more wear.
Chris
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Solid review Boom. Beautiful watch
Many thanks for taking time and posting
Many thanks for taking time and posting
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Nice IWC. Great heirloom piece.
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amazing watch, with it being all dial and no bezel it looks just as big or bigger than the u1 on your wrist! Congrats on a true grail!
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