IWC Portuguese Review

[Boomer]

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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[polaco23]

Very nice Chris! Greats pics also.

I agree, a watch worthy on passing onto your grandson.

[jimyritz]

Excellent Review. That is a beautiful watch..

Great choice on the silver and blue..


Mike

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[Boomer]

Uhm, I don't know what that means. Does it signify like or not like?

[SCM64]

Uhm, I don't know what that means. Does it signify like or not like?

Lol, it means I love it like crazy!

[dshap]

Good call choosing the blue over the gold dial .

[dukerules]

Gorgeous, and you're right, the Port is an icon.

[ezcheese]

ooo! I can't wait till nash Chris sees this!

[Boomer]

Uhm, I don't know what that means. Does it signify like or not like?

Lol, it means I love it like crazy!

Ahhh! Thanks!!

[vbuskirk]

ooo! I can't wait till nash Chris sees this!

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 ).


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 ...

[matt.wu]

Nice watch, and great choice on the color.

[Boomer]

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

[moishlashen]

Solid review Boom. Beautiful watch

Many thanks for taking time and posting

[porschefan]

Nice IWC. Great heirloom piece.

[cali kid]

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!