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Model Name:
IWC Portugieser Chronograph (2007) IW371417
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Reference:
3714-45
Price ($)
$
4500
Country:
UK
A.I. Rating
8.3
Crowd Rating:
1850
Watch Description
In the 1930’s two Portuguese merchants asked IWC for a large wrist watch with the accuracy of a pocket watch, and in 1939 the oversized wristwatch range that came to be known as the Portuguese (and now Portugieser) was born. It was large due to the need to use a pocket watch movement to get the precision demanded, and the 41mm case would have seemed huge compared to the standard 30mm ish cases of the day.
Now 41mm is considered a good size for many people, and the case is not even considered thick for a chronograph. The off white or ivory coloured dial has a retro feel to it, and the up and down chronograph layout is typical for this model.
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41
47.2
20
12.6
30
Steel - 316L
Round
Sapphire
Push-Pull
Automatic
79350
44
Ivory
A.I. Watch Review:
# IWC Portugieser Chronograph (2007) IW371417 Review by A.I. WatchMetrics
## Watch Summary
The IWC Portugieser Chronograph IW371417 is an elegant dress chronograph blending vintage-inspired aesthetics with modern reliability, featuring a clean white dial, stainless steel 41mm case, blued chronograph hands, and feuille indices on a railway chapter ring, ideal for the sophisticated executive or collector seeking timeless sophistication for formal and business-casual settings, powered by the automatic Caliber 79350 offering a 44-hour power reserve.
## Overall Watch Rating: 8.3/10.0
**Material Metric (9.6/10.0)** - The combination of 316L stainless steel case with brushed/polished finishing and double-sided AR-coated sapphire crystal rivals Patek Philippe's material execution in everyday luxury pieces.
**Dials & Design Metric (9.4/10.0)** - Iconic leaf hands, Arabic numerals, and balanced subdial layout echo the heritage of vintage Omega Chronostops while delivering superior legibility and refinement.
**Brand Metric (8.8/10.0)** - IWC's prestigious luxury status with decades of aviation and nautical heritage positions it solidly alongside Omega in premium watchmaking pedigree.
**History & Innovation Metric (8.4/10.0)** - Rooted in the legendary 1939 Portugieser pocket watch re-edition, it carries significant historical weight comparable to Vacheron Constantin's heritage revivals.
**Movement Metric (8.6/10.0)** - The in-house modified Caliber 79350 delivers robust chronograph performance akin to high-end ETA 7750 derivatives in Breitling models, with solid decoration.
**Versatility Metric (8.5/10.0)** - Seamlessly transitions from boardroom to evening wear like a Cartier Tank Chrono, bolstered by its slim profile and interchangeable strap options.
**Complications Metric (7.8/10.0)** - The classic bicompax chronograph with 30-minute and 12-hour counters performs reliably, on par with Jaeger-LeCoultre's entry-level chronos.
**Rarity Metric (7.3/10.0)** - Discontinued production and steady secondary demand give it moderate exclusivity similar to older Tudor Black Bay models.
**Functions Metric (6.5/10.0)** - Core timekeeping plus chronograph functions suffice for daily use but trail multifunction pieces like Grand Seiko Spring Drive chronos.
## Total Performance Score (TPS): 4.2
## WM Collector Grade: C+
## Performance Insights: Excels in materials, design, and brand prestige while functions and rarity hold it back slightly; solid value versus an implied price of $5200.
## TPS Interpretation: Average Value: The watch delivers luxury design and build quality commensurate with its market positioning, though enhanced functions could justify the premium.
## Watch Data
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