The Basics
The IWC Portugieser Minute Repeater 5240 was introduced in ca. 1995. It features a case of 42mm, fitted with a traditional plexi glass and an traditional dial, featuring the classic ‘International Watch Co’ logo. Reference IW5240-01 has a yellow gold case with a glossy brown strap, while reference IW5240-02 is the same but with black strap. Combined they’re limited to 250 pieces.
| Brand: | IWC |
| Family: | Portugieser |
| Reference: | IW5240-01 |
| Name: | Portugieser Minute Repeater Yellow Gold |
| Produced: | 1995 – 2005 |
| Limited: | Yes, 250 units |
Below is a detailed look at IWC’s model IW5240-01 from Portugieser watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
IWC’s Portugieser Minute Repeater Yellow Gold (IW5240-01) was originally released in 1995 – 2005. This watch features a hand-wound movement beating at a frequency of 18000 bph ( 3 Hz) to provide a 43-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The case measures 42mm in diameter and roughly 12.3mm thick, with 22mm lug width. The round case is paired with a silver color dial with feuille-shaped hands, and a arabic numerals hour markers and minute track, covered by a plexi glass. IWC’s Portugieser model IW5240-01 water resistance is not available. This does not mean this watch is not water resistant. A display caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | |
| Glass: | Plexi |
| Back: | Display |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 42mm |
| Height: | 12.3mm |
| Lug Width: | 22mm |
| W/R: | N/A |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Portugieser IW5240-01 movement is a powered by caliber 95290 made by IWC. The 54-jewel hand-wound movement is 37.8mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 18,000 semi-oscillations per hour or 3 Hz. This movement offers a 43-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Hand-Wound |
| Brand: | IWC |
| Caliber: | 95290 |
| Base: | N/A |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 37.8mm |
| Jewels: | 54 |
| Reserve: | 43 hours |
| Frequency: | 18000 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the IWC’s Portugieser IW5240-01 cost? This watch was introduced in 1995 and has been in IWC’s collection for around . This watch is a limited edition with just 250 pieces released. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: $57,600
For more information, visit IWC online.
Specifications:
- Brand: IWC
- Model: Portugieser Minute Repeater Yellow Gold
- Reference Number: IW5240-01
- Limited: Yes, 250 units
Case & Dial:
- Material:
- Glass: Plexi
- Back: Display
- Diameter: 42
- Thickness: 12.3
- Lug Width: 22
- Dial Color: Silver
- Indexes: Arabic Numerals and Feuille-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: N/A meters
Movement:
- Winding: Hand-Wound
- Brand: IWC
- Caliber: 95290
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 37.8mm
- Jewels: 54
- Power Reserve: 43 hours
- Frequency: 18000 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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