2013/03/30
*IWC "Two New Models Grace Portuguese Collection"
IWC the Portuguese Chronograph Classic
THE ELEGANCE OF A CLASSIC
The new Portuguese Chronograph Classic (Ref. 3904) brings exceptional elegance and classically inspired design to this popular collection, though the redesigned watch has a surprisingly independent look. This third chronograph member of the Portuguese dynasty preserves the identity and cultural heritage of the legendary originals of the 1930s. The timepiece comes complete with appliquéd Arabic numerals, a railway-track-style chapter ring and slender feuille hands. An arched-edge front glass makes this slim beauty’s 42-millimetre diameter seem smaller than it is. The traditional type of glass used admirably sets off the language of form, lending a well-balanced and classical impression. Powering the Portuguese Chronograph Classic is an IWC-manufactured 89361 calibre, developed specifically to record time spans of up to 12 hours on a subdial. The result is as bold and easy to read as a clock face. The sapphire-glass back reveals the 89361 calibre and the rotor, resplendent in Geneva stripes. The Portuguese Chronograph Classic is available in 18-carat red gold or stainless steel, both with silver-plated or slate-coloured dial.
Ref. : IW390402 · IW390403 · IW390404 · IW390405
FEATURES
- Mechanical chronograph movement
- Self-winding
- 68-hour power reserve when fully wound
- Date display
- Stopwatch function with hours, minutes and seconds
- Hour and minute counters combined at 12 o’clock
- Flyback function
- Small hacking seconds
- See-through sapphire-glass back
MOVEMENT
- Calibre : 89361
- Frequency : 28,800 A/h / 4 Hz
- Jewels : 38
- Power reserve : 68 h
- Winding : automatic
WATCH
- Materials :
- Ref. IW390402: 18-carat red gold case with silver-plated dial, dark brown - Santoni alligator leather strap, pin buckle in 18 carat red gold
- Ref. IW390405: 18-carat red gold case with slate-coloured dial, black - Santoni alligator leather strap, pin buckle in 18-carat red gold
- Ref. IW390404: stainless-steel case with slate-coloured dial, black - Santoni alligator leather strap, folding clasp in stainless steel
- Ref. IW390403: stainless-steel case with silver-plated dial, black - Santoni alligator leather strap, folding clasp in stainless steel
- Ref. IW390402: 18-carat red gold case with silver-plated dial, dark brown - Santoni alligator leather strap, pin buckle in 18 carat red gold
- Glass : Sapphire, arched edge, antireflective coating on both sides
- Back : See-through sapphire glass
- Water-resistant : 3 bar
- Diameter : 42 mm
- Case : Height 14.5 mm
