The Basics
At SIHH 2013 IWC introduced a new model in the Portuguese-collection: the Chronograph Classic. Similar in spirit to the classic IWC Portuguese Chronograph (ref. 3714), but quite different in execution: the movement is IWC own caliber 89361, a stunning flyback chronograph with combined minute/hour counter at 12 and date at 3. The strap by Santoni, is a wonderful touch. This model, reference IW3904-04, has a stainless steel case and an ardoise dial.
| Brand: | IWC |
| Family: | Portugieser |
| Reference: | IW3904-04 (aka: 3904-04, IW390404) |
| Name: | Portuguese Chronograph Classic Ardoise |
| Produced: | 2013 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at IWC’s model IW3904-04 from Portugieser watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
IWC’s Portuguese Chronograph Classic Ardoise (IW3904-04 (aka: 3904-04, IW390404)) was originally released in 2013. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 68-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The stainless steel case measures 42mm in diameter and roughly 14.5mm thick. The round case is paired with a grey color dial with feuille-shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. IWC’s Portugieser model IW3904-04 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Stainless steel |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 42mm |
| Height: | 14.5mm |
| Lug Width: | N/Amm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Portugieser IW3904-04 movement is a powered by caliber 89361 made by IWC. The 38-jewel automatic movement is mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 68-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | IWC |
| Caliber: | 89361 |
| Base: | IWC 89360 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | mm |
| Jewels: | 38 |
| Reserve: | 68 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | Chronograph, Flyback |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the IWC’s Portugieser IW3904-04 cost? This watch was introduced in 2013 and has been in IWC’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: $12,000
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Specifications:
- Brand: IWC
- Model: Portuguese Chronograph Classic Ardoise
- Reference Number: IW3904-04 (aka: 3904-04, IW390404)
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Stainless steel
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 42
- Thickness: 14.5
- Lug Width: N/A
- Dial Color: Grey
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Feuille-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: IWC
- Caliber: 89361
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: mm
- Jewels: 38
- Power Reserve: 68 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
About IWC
IWC is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, and was founded in 1868. Its signature lines are the Pilot’s Watches and the Portugieser, while other famous collections are the Aquatimer, Portofino and the Da Vinci. Many of IWC’s designs display a industrial type of beauty not often found in Swiss watchmaking. The same goes for its movements; while of very high standards, they are finished with an … engineers touch rather than that of an artist. One could very well say that IWC’s approach to watchmaking is more German in nature compared to many of its competitors; the ‘form follows function’ adagio is one held in high esteem in Schaffhausen. Notable watches and innovations created by IWC in the past include the digital ‘Pallweber’ pocket watch, the late 1930’s Portugieser, the 1985 Da Vinci with Kurt Klaus perpetual module, the split-seconds mechanism as designed by Richard Habring and the ceramic Da Vinci and Flieger 3705 – introduced many years before the material became fashionable. IWC also pioneered the use of titanium in wristwatches. In recent years, IWC has had a strong focus on in-house movements with prices rising accordingly. IWC is part of the Richemont group.
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