IWC Kicks Off 2025 With Two Exquisite Portugieser Timepieces In Red Gold

The year 2024 marked significant advancements for the IWC Portugieser collection, reaffirming its position as one of the most iconic lines in luxury watchmaking. As IWC enters 2025, the brand builds on this momentum with the introduction of two exquisite timepieces in 18k red gold with refined silver dials: the Portugieser Automatic 40mm (IW3584) and the Portugieser Automatic 7-Day 42mm (IW5017). These new models seamlessly blend timeless design with innovative mechanics, offering collectors and enthusiasts elevated sophistication and functionality.

The IWC Portugieser Automatic 40mm (IW3584) showcases the collection’s hallmark elegance. Its 18k red gold case measures 40.40mm in diameter and 12.40mm in thickness, featuring a polished finish that exudes a classic aesthetic. The watch is equipped with box-shaped sapphire crystal on both sides, ensuring durability and clarity. Powered by the in-house Caliber 82200, the timepiece delivers a robust 60-hour power reserve while operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. Its stunning silver sunray dial is complemented by gold-plated Arabic numerals, sleek leaf-shaped hands, and a recessed small seconds counter positioned at 6 o’clock. Paired with a brown Santoni alligator leather strap secured by a red gold pin buckle, the IW358404 is priced at CHF 16,900 plus tax.

The larger Portugieser Automatic 7-Day 42mm (IW5017) offers enhanced functionality while retaining the refined aesthetic synonymous with the collection. Its polished 18k red gold case measures 42.40mm in diameter and 13mm in height, housing the newly improved Caliber 50211. This upgraded movement operates at 4 Hz and boasts an impressive 168-hour (7-day) power reserve. The silver sunray dial features gold-plated Arabic numerals, a black printed railway minute track, and two recessed sub-dials. The power reserve indicator is located near the crown at 3 o’clock, balanced by the running seconds at 9 o’clock, while a date window resides elegantly at 6 o’clock. The IW501706 comes with a luxurious brown Santoni alligator leather strap and a red gold folding clasp, priced at CHF 23,800 plus tax.

Both models offer 50 meters of water resistance, ensuring practicality alongside their luxurious appeal. With their timeless design and technical advancements, the IWC Portugieser Automatic 40mm and 7-Day 42mm represent a sophisticated addition to any watch collection. These new releases demonstrate IWC’s dedication to blending heritage with innovation, solidifying the Portugieser collection as a benchmark in haute horology.

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General Specifications:

Brand: IWC

Model: Portugieser Automatic 40, Portugieser Automatic 42

Reference: IW358404 (40 mm), IW501706 (42 mm)

Dial: Silver

Lume: No

Case Material: 18k red gold

Case Dimensions: 40.40 mm Diameter x 12.40 mm thickness (40 mm), 42.40 mm diameter x 13 mm thickness (42 mm)

Crystal: Sapphire glass

Case Back: Sapphire glass

Water Resistance: 50 Meters

Strap: Brown Santoni alligator leather strap with a 18k red gold pin buckle (40 mm) and a 18k red gold folding clasp (42 mm)

Calibre: IWC 82200 (40 mm), IWC 50211 (42 mm)

Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds, date (42 mm), power reserve (42 mm)

Winding: Automatic

Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 Vph)

Jewels: 31

Power Reserve: 60 Hours (40 mm), 168 hours (42 mm)

Components: 192 (40 mm), 249 (42 mm)

Price: CHF 16,900 (40 mm), CHF 23,800 (42 mm) plus VAT

Availability: Now

Limited Edition: No