IWC are all about the Portugieser in 2020, take a tour of the collection with the CEO

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IWC’s momentum is seemingly unstoppable. As global crises mount, delaying releases and cancelling trade shows, the Schaffhausen outfit continue their mission to overhaul well-established collections, as seen with their pilot’s watches in 2019. For 2020’s online substitute of Watches & Wonders, we’re treated with the reinvigoration of the stoic, masculine, yet classy Portugieser line.

With the Portugieser Chronograph, IWC have stuck with their attitude of evolution over revolution, upgrading all of the regular production models with the new in-house calibre 69355 column-wheel chronograph movement — a veritable treat for the eyes when viewed through the display caseback. Three new sunburst dial variations are captivating, with the steel case offering a mossy-forest green or a rich oxblood red, and an 18k yellow gold case flaunting a classic navy blue.

The Portugieser Automatic 40 brings a touch of refined, yet not understated, simplicity in a well-proportioned package. The steel-cased and white-dialled variant is available with either blue or gold hands and markers, while the blue dial’s steel highlights are clean and crisp. Should you want something that suits the dressier side of life, there is also a model in 18k gold.

The fun doesn’t stop with the simpler sides of the collection, either, as the highly complicated Perpetual Calendars (with or without a Tourbillon), Tourbillon Rétrograde Chronograph, Yacht Club Chronograph, and our favourite Yacht Club Moon & Tide models have all made an extreme impact upon their release. From two-tone bracelets to blue rubber straps, there isn’t a scenario on earth that cannot be covered with at least one kind of Portugieser. Check here for an intricate breakdown of each of these models.