Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph

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The elegant proportions of the case design correspond perfectly with the robust construction, which makes it the ideal chronograph for lovers of seafaring, even in everyday nautical activities. Of course, the Portuguese Yacht Club is water-resistant and available in a total of four versions. Since the launch of the Yacht Club in 2010, all versions have a timeless design that will remain as fresh and modern for many years to come as it is today, without sacrificing the classic stylistic elements of nautical chronographs. The outstanding water resistance is particularly important for the wearer of such a watch, although it can of course also be worn perfectly on land. With a diameter of 44 millimetres, it appears neither too filigree nor too obtrusive, making it the perfect watch for yacht captains and people with an affinity for the maritime world.

The IWC Manufacture calibre 89361 with flyback function displays the stopped hours and minutes combined on a compteur at 12 o’clock and offers a power reserve of 68 hours. The high-quality stainless steel bracelet with polished and satinised surfaces ensures a perfect fit on the wrist.

Specifications

Waterproofness:

Shower / Swimming (50-60m)

Diameter:

44.6mm

Complication:

Chronograph
Date

Material:

Steel

Power Reserve:

68 hours

Movement:

Automatic

43'000.00 CHF

Portugieser Chronograph

8'200.00 CHF

With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing timepieces of lasting value since 1868.

In the new production facility, the Schaffhauser Uhrenmanufaktur manufactures factory parts and production facilities on an area of 13,500 square meters and enclosures under one roof - a milestone in the company's over 150 year history. For example, the entire added value from the raw material through the individual parts of the work to the finished manufacture movement is now arranged on a floor in a logical order.

The Portuguese

This very successful timepiece, produced since the mid-30s of the last century, fell out of the usual Art Deco style. While at that time mainly smaller and slimmer wristwatches were available on the market, two Portuguese businessmen turned to the watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen to commission a traditional, large wristwatch with the precision of a pocket watch, for which the Schaffhausen-based company is world-famous. The combination of the Savonette pocket watch calibre 74 with a case suitable for wristwatches set the stylistic and technical standard for all subsequent watches in the Portuguese series.

The easy-to-read and clearly structured dial skilfully continues the design language of IWC's Portuguese customers known since the 1930s and complements it with another timeless piece of jewellery.