Description
Introduced in February 2023 initially as a UAE exclusive before global release in April, the salmon dial variant represents IWC’s embrace of one of horology’s most coveted color treatments. The Portugieser Automatic 40 itself debuted in 2020 as a modern interpretation of the legendary 1939 Reference 325—the watch that originated when two Portuguese businessmen requested a large wristwatch with pocket-watch precision. That original 41.5mm giant housed Caliber 74 pocket movement and sold merely 690 pieces between 1939 and 1981. The current 40mm diameter strikes the balance between vintage proportions and contemporary wearability while maintaining every design element that defined the Reference 325: streamlined dial with Arabic numerals, leaf-shaped hands, characteristic railway-track minute scale, and prominent small seconds at 6 o’clock. The salmon treatment exclusively sold through IWC boutiques and authorized dealers.
The 40.4mm stainless steel case measures 12.4mm thick with alternating satin-brushed and polished surfaces throughout its construction. The domed sapphire crystal features anti-reflective coating on both sides. The refined salmon dial showcases sunray brushing that creates depth and warmth, complemented by rhodium-plated leaf-shaped hands and applied Arabic numeral hour markers. The characteristic railway-track minute scale encircles the dial, with small seconds subdial recessed at 6 o’clock. Powering the watch is manufacture Caliber 82200, featuring IWC’s signature Pellaton bidirectional winding system invented in 1950 by technical director Albert Pellaton. The latest generation incorporates virtually wear-free zirconium oxide ceramic components for the pawls, automatic wheel, and heart-shaped cam. The movement operates at 28,800 vph with 60-hour power reserve and free-sprung balance. Black alligator leather strap with stainless steel butterfly folding clasp, sapphire exhibition caseback, 30-meter water resistance.
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