The Basics
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the Portugieser (or Portuguese) in 2015, IWC revamped nearly the full collection – introducing models, new complications and updating a good part of the existing collection. The 2015 Portugieser Perpetual Calendar still looks familiar, although it was revamped quite drastically compared to the pre-2015 model. The arched glass is one of the most notable changes, although both the case as well as the dial also got a subtle redesign. The automatic movement with a 7-day power reserve and pellaton winding system now sports twin barrels. With this watch, it is of course fitted with the perpetual calendar with the four digit year display, tracing its roots back to the 1985 Da Vinci and its Kurt Klaus-designed module. The present version, reference IW5034-04 has a red gold case and an ardoise dial. It is fitted on a black Santoni alligator leather strap.
| Brand: | IWC |
| Family: | Portugieser |
| Reference: | IW5034-04 (aka: 5034-04, IW503404) |
| Name: | Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Double Moon Red Gold / Ardoise |
| Produced: | 2015 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at IWC’s model IW5034-04 from Portugieser watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
IWC’s Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Double Moon Red Gold / Ardoise (IW5034-04 (aka: 5034-04, IW503404)) was originally released in 2015. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph ( 4 Hz) to provide a 168-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The red gold case measures 44.2mm in diameter and roughly 15.3mm thick, with 22mm lug width. 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 IW5034-04 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Red Gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 44.2mm |
| Height: | 15.3mm |
| Lug Width: | 22mm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Portugieser IW5034-04 movement is a powered by caliber 52615 made by IWC. The 54-jewel automatic movement is 38.2mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28,800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 168-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | IWC |
| Caliber: | 52615 |
| Base: | IWC 52010 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 38.2mm |
| Jewels: | 54 |
| Reserve: | 168 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: | Power Reserve Indicator |
The Price
How much does the IWC’s Portugieser IW5034-04 cost? This watch was introduced in 2015 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: $39,200
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Specifications:
- Brand: IWC
- Model: Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Double Moon Red Gold / Ardoise
- Reference Number: IW5034-04 (aka: 5034-04, IW503404)
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Red Gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 44.2
- Thickness: 15.3
- Lug Width: 22
- Dial Color: Grey
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Feuille-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: IWC
- Caliber: 52615
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 38.2mm
- Jewels: 54
- Power Reserve: 168 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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