My Thoughts on the 2020 IWC Portugieser Chronograph Automatic Watch Review

[@SwissWatchGang]

Which is your favorite IWC model?

[@richardman28]

Big pilot...

[@janwanski1188]

I‘m not a big fan of IWC watches but I have to say that the Portugieser looks good

[@SwissWatchGang]

@@richardman28 👌

[@SwissWatchGang]

@@janwanski1188 Go try on a few, might change your mind. 😁

[@leyay7540]

Portugieser Ref. 5441, also the best Portugieser for me.

[@TeddyBaldassarre]

Such a beautiful piece. My favorite IWC watch!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Glad you like it Teddy!

[@fearless189]

No one cares, teddy.

[@jamesrobert4106]

It still holds up incredibly well.

[@nicolatramontano5899]

I have wrist 17 cm. Is it a too big watch?

[@allend1868]

Best review video of this watch on KZbin with regard to the beautiful close-ups of the dial and movement. Just got this watch in 2024 with the silver dial and rose gold hands and numbering. I have the black alligator leather strap, but I really prefer it with the dark blue rubber strap. My perspective as a newcomer to the watch world: I really like the aesthetics of this watch. I have a smaller wrist, but I was surprised this watch looked so good on my wrist. I plan to wear it as a casual dress watch.

[@bernardolhgc]

In the late 1930s, IWC tried to develop further its business in various markets. During that time a wholesaler from Lisbon, Portugal, believed to be Messrs. Rodrigues and Antonio Teixera, approached IWC. The demand of the Portuguese market was not only for pocket watches and women’s dress watches, but also for men’s wristwatches with the precision of marine chronometers. At that time, IWC was able to offer their customers from Portugal a watch that completely fulfilled that latter request.

[@SwissWatchGang]

👏👏👏

[@diogofreitas72]

Well said!

[@pedroneto1641]

The best IWC and one of the most handsome chronos ever made 😍. Well done my man 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@SwissWatchGang]

Glad you liked it brotha!

[@Tomatohater64]

This is my favorite watch on earth - absolutely love this watch.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Awesome 😁👋

[@Tomatohater64]

@@SwissWatchGang WHAT TRINITY? 😉

[@neilaspin008]

Mine too. I've just bought a 2018 model.

[@mr-fire]

Thanks for the amazing review, thanks to it, I just got the Portugieser IW371480 in Rose Gold, loved it! Keep up the good work.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Awesome! Thank you for watching and wear your new watch in good health!

[@jaysonj3122]

Finally a good video on KZbin of the model with the inhouse movement!, thanks

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏

[@patrickfrench1569]

This exact watch is the only IWC I truly lust over, it certainly is beautiful. 😍😎🤩 Thanks for sharing, a fan in Australia.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Hey Patrick, I love this model as well and big fan of Australia!

[@yahyamuamer1]

Closest neighbor to IWC I believe is H Moser! Any excuse to bring moser up. Keep up the great work man

[@SwissWatchGang]

Haha damn ur right! Forgot to mention them! 👍👍

[@ncprime9447]

Glad to find a review of this, thinking about picking up the new green-dial version of this. Looks like they’ve really done an equally beautiful dial in that color.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you for watching. Never saw one in person but looks well executed as well.

[@zevnikov]

Marko, to mi je najlepša ura na svetu. Kje bi jo lahko kupil?

[@SwissWatchGang]

Me veseli da ti je usec, kjerkoli prodajajo IWC, kje pa zivis, mogoce lahko pomagam odvisno kje si. :)

[@zevnikov]

@@SwissWatchGang v Sloveniji. A se da kje to dobit po neki ok ceni?

[@SwissWatchGang]

@@zevnikov Zivjo. Najboje je da gres pogledat uro v Malalan v Ljubljani, so mi potrdili da jo imajo. Telefonska [phone] in E-Mail je [e-mail]. Reci jim nujno da imas kontakt od Nejca Pusa (on je moj kolega k dela njihov social media + website in je interna oseba). Tko da bojo lepo poskrbeli zate. :)

[@zevnikov]

@@SwissWatchGang Marko hvala ti za tvojo prijaznost. V to uro sem se popolnoma zaljubil. Zdaj imajo zaradi situacije zaprto, upam, da jo vsaj kdaj vidim v živo. Če boš koga poznal, ki jo bo prodajal rabljeno, mi sporoči, če te bo volja. Hvala za tvojo prijaznost in skrb. Vsak dan uživam v tvojih odličnih prispevkih.

[@SwissWatchGang]

@@zevnikov Sem slisal ja, da je vse v lock down ze. Kako te lahko dosezem? Email, instagram? Imam veliko kontaktov tako da bi se dalo kaj narediti sigurno...

[@davidofglenbrook4487]

This new Portugieser is beautiful. I’m in the market for a new, sporty chronograph, and IWC and JLC are at the top of the list. I look forward to seeing this in person.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Hope the review was helpful 😁

[@Whiskey_Tengu]

Man we are in the same boat. I was going to buy the new IWC Chrono on a SS bracelet just to have the versatility...then JLC announced the Polaris Mariner. I may save up for a Memovox Mariner instead now. That way h is absolutely gorgeous and a true dive watch. Very sporty bracelet with microadjusts on each side too.

[@sergeyzerkin8029]

@@Whiskey_Tengu yes but completely different watches one is a an easy to read dressy chronograph the other is a heavy alarm clock ?

[@Whiskey_Tengu]

@@sergeyzerkin8029 absolutely 2 different watches. But seeing as how I presently don't own a diver, but I already own a IWC Big Pilot, a JLC Reverso Duoface (which is a nicer dress watch IMHO), and a Grand Seiko SBGH269 (Autumn), I could absolutely see myself getting the Polaris Memovox Mariner (at a heavy discount through my AD) in about a year or so. Reason being, the movement is absolutely gorgeous to behold. Being able to see the alarm is the treat. And I love that classic school bell sound. Its actually the boxed crystal that adds the extra thickness and less the case than I expected. Tried it on at a boutique and not only was it comfortable, but wore better than my Big Pilot which is the same thickness, but didn't seem like it because the case itself is actually slightly smaller due to the boxed crystal making up the thickness difference (and the 42mm diameter vs the 46mm of the Big Pilot). Of course the standard non-alarm version may also fill a role too and its about as thick as a Seamaster divers 300. Still has a nice looking movement, 70hr power reserve and the absence of what I will recognize as merely an unnecessary novelty...but hey, this is watch collecting, so novelties are welcomed as far as I'm concerned! I had a Speedmaster Moonwatch, but traded it in earlier this year and got on the list for the Ed White. So that fills my chronograph needs near term. When I come back to the Portugieser, it will likely be the new gorgeous 40mm small seconds! Make no mistake though, that green dial IWC chrono is very tempting to me, especially if I can get it on bracelet...

[@sergeyzerkin8029]

@@Whiskey_Tengu yeah if you feel it ... like I don’t like that the window is cut off for the date .. I would much prefer it to be a beautiful 3 and the date bellow or above or not at all there ... and this iwc .. is nice but it doesn’t have the class that jlc chronograph sector dial had ... or maybe something like senator excellence Arabic numerals ... but see that’s the problem with dress watches ... if you want something nice you need to spend 18 k euro on a Lange 1815 or 60 k euro on patek chrono ... the sbgk007 is nice .. oh and what I hate about jlc all watches that their hands are never golden but rhodium plated ... for this price it’s a joke

[@ulfrichter3414]

Don‘t forget Moser as another Schaffhausen resident :-)

[@IFLWatches]

Love that Chrono! Marko, another great video as always brother.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you guys!

[@Valleedbrume]

A spectacular time piece.Love the looks as well.It’s my favorite IWC model.

[@richardman28]

Love the brand. Used to have a IWC pilot watch which was limited edition. Enjoyed it but sold it to find something else which I regret. However, if I ever was to add another IWC to my collection, it will be the big pilot. I do like the Aquatimer but probably will not get one. Nice brand.

[@SwissWatchGang]

The pilot watches are cool, I like the Pallweber and spitfire models.👍

[@watch202]

Great review like always 🤗 . That white dial with the blue hands and markers looks indeed beautiful . Very Nice and also for a chrono elegant watch . Looking forward to see the Breguet Tradition 😉

[@SwissWatchGang]

Glad you liked it! And yes sir, next one is correct, soon there´ll be one you won´t know :) I hope haha

[@BaoNguyen-lt2ud]

Next week is the Breguet Tradition 7027? (:

[@SwissWatchGang]

Super close :)

[@watchmanias]

Excellent shots!!!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you! 🙏

[@alainriviere2179]

Nice Review, beautiful watch. Keep them coming!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you Alain. Next one coming on Tuesday :)

[@daintiestquarters3411]

Beautiful watch❤, great review.

[@anthonyoquendo5197]

Great video my friend.. I own a IWC Portugieser Chronograph 150th Aniversery Limited Edition with a deep blue laquer dial that is just stunning.. Super comfortable, sporty, elegant, classic and timeless.. A true icon.. Plus it goes well with any outfit.. I have no regrets.. This one is a keeper in my collection.. BTW that white dial with blue hands and markers in your review looks beautiful.. Thanks for sharing😊⌚👍

[@SwissWatchGang]

Sweet watch! I am glad you liked the reivew and wear yours in good health!

[@theJade]

My favorite part of this pieces is the shape of the pushers. No idea what's coming next week and that makes me excited!

[@SwissWatchGang]

I like them too, very classic. 👌 Stay tuned for next week, will be a good one 😁

[@pfunk2637]

Nice vid, how would with watch fit on a 16.1 cm skinny wrist? Also can you review the 40 mm new Portuguese?

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you! I would advise you to go try it on for yourself, I think it would fit, depends on the strap and your wrist shape. I might do another IWC but not this year I'm afraid, we'll see :)

[@hellotabasco]

Great review! Keep it up! Btw, I didn’t quite get why is it called Portugieser? Did you actually mention it on the video? I think I missed it lol

[@SwissWatchGang]

Hey thank you for watching! Yes, I explain it in the beginning of the video with the two Portuguese businessman. 😁👌

[@hellotabasco]

@@SwissWatchGang oh ok lol, I missed the part where you said "Portuguese Businessman" lol, Cheers! :)

[@sowhoisthis]

Amazing watch . Love the looks

[@SwissWatchGang]

🙏🙏

[@nicasrex]

I will get it one day. Love this watch

[@SwissWatchGang]

Awesome!

[@leyay7540]

I might be biased, but IWC in 90's has been my favorite brand. Almost everything from that period are so good... I have checked this new Portugieser line few weeks ago. Honestly they are not good enough to get my money 😅

[@SwissWatchGang]

Understandable, the old ones have a lot of charm but I think they´re slowly progressing with the new watches are are finding their new way step by step.

[@sergezerkin]

Swiss Watch Gang it’s a nice watch but just like glashutte watches they are not Anough to take them over anything from Rolex. So unfortunately you have to save up and buy and go for vacheron or Lange or even Patek.

[@Paulroberts111]

Just bought one wow what a watch! I absolutely love it the skeleton back and elegance of the watch! In house movement can't go wrong IWC history so happy I pulled the trigger on it not 1 regret.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Congrats!

[@yuvalmor7594]

This is one of the best "dress chronographes" I know, beautiful video as always 👌

[@SwissWatchGang]

👌👌

[@burhannaqvi5726]

You have back case and strape??

[@SwissWatchGang]

Hi, I don´t understand the question, can you ellaborate please?

[@lucianoprieto104]

Hello, I am hesitating about acquiring this model new, or the Portuguese IW5001-07, do you have any recommendation? Thanks!

[@lucianoprieto104]

I meant a pre-owned Portuguese IW5001-07. Thanks

[@charlieboylol527]

Does it have a in-house movement or a modified movement,thanks

[@SwissWatchGang]

From what I found out on their website and other blogs it's in-house.

[@giovani5586]

I really like most Portugieser models, but the movement could be better looking, although I would still take it on a open caseback. Also I think the next one is a Breguet.

[@richardman28]

Love breguet. I think the breguet would be a better option. Such a underrated brand considering its history (invented the tourbillion) and clients (napoleon etc)

[@SwissWatchGang]

😜😁

[@SwissWatchGang]

@@richardman28 agree. Different style😊

[@adan8466]

I got the same watch but the back is not see thru can I get it see thru?

[@charlieboylol527]

Are they as good as Glashütte Original ,thanks

[@SwissWatchGang]

Go try them both on, do your research and decide before purchasing. I like both brands but they both have different characters so it's not that black & white.

[@v3sinned]

I can’t decide between this or the new 40mm with the sub seconds only. Both lovely.

[@SwissWatchGang]

I am biased because I love chronographs and their movements haha sorry can't help ya here :D

[@DevylsAdvocut]

Just a gorgeous watch.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Yup 100%

[@pitekspl]

This is my favorite IWC watch. I think yet about iw388101 :-).

[@SwissWatchGang]

Would go for the iw388101 myself. :)

[@DaveMGmovies]

Great watch -- but I find it very hard to like any piece where the sub dials break into the numerals.

[@SwissWatchGang]

I get what you mean but one of my grail watches the A.Lange & Söhne 1815 Chronograph has this as well and I just can´t agree with you :D

[@mazrashid6549]

I used to feel the same way but I. Kinda like it now. Interesting how our tastes develop over time

[@charlieboylol527]

Do the IWC have a modified valjoux movement in them ,and do the best Chrono have column wheel and vertical clutch in the movement ,thanks

[@SwissWatchGang]

Most older models have modified ETA chronos, regarding your second question I think yes.

[@threehander]

I wish this watch replaced the running seconds with a 12h subdial.

[@SwissWatchGang]

I kinda like the animated subdial there.

[@ABritishRefugeeinChina]

IWC - "You have to say the word ICONIC 10 times or you don't get paid" - "Got it!"

[@SwissWatchGang]

I wish I got paid by IWC. Pitch them and lemme know how it goes Dean.

[@saleempatan8199]

How much

[@SwissWatchGang]

Yes

[@EduardoCastro-fd6dr]

Cadê o áudio do vídeo

[@yongsuanlin6255]

🙏

[@SwissWatchGang]

Thank you!

[@robertcavalli8015]

Good man!!!

[@SwissWatchGang]

🙏

[@cjjames83]

That watch would of been perfect at 37mm.

[@SwissWatchGang]

Good idea👍

[@omarfassifihri288]

Or 38 .... but iwc is not going to do that that’s why i have switched to other brand...

[@nasdaq1966]

are you sure, that this watch is a genuine one? I realized something on the watchface that only fakes have!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Yes it is. Not a channel that posts fakes so all good.

[@sergezerkin]

30 meters so that you don’t have to babysit this watch ? Haha joking or what ? 30 meters means you have to be even careful when watching the hands or out in the rain

[@SwissWatchGang]

👍

[@komalprasadsahu6617]

With these watch you can control time

[@sergezerkin]

The word doesn’t come from the word Portugal but comes from two guys who came from Portugal ? Am I missing something or is it creating a cognitive dessonace, this setance ? Be it a country or a person coming from that country it is still the same thing lol

[@SwissWatchGang]

Well in a way yes. It's not tied to the country but from where those two guys came from. If they were from Spain maybe it would be called " IWC Spaniard". Maybe🤔

[@Zzzzalazar]

The two business man were Portuguese and that is the reason why it is called the Portuguiser,get your story straight!

[@almeladze]

What is wrong with IWC? Why arent their watches more water-resistant? everybody else does 100 meters by now. They're still stuck in the past peddling watches that cant be taken swimming! WTF?!

[@SwissWatchGang]

Hope they listen :)

[@bobbydazzler1780]

Nobody goes swimming with this type of watch. If water resistance is your thing go buy a Rolex James Cameron DeepSea. Then you can swim down to the bottom of the ocean. If you’re a fish.

[@almeladze]

@@bobbydazzler1780 Atta boy! As long as you plugged in rolex you feel good about yourself, dont ya? schmuck...

[@bobbydazzler1780]

@@almeladze dive down to 100m and keep going mate, keep going... 🤣

[@almeladze]

@@bobbydazzler1780 who's your mate? GFY...

[@charlieboylol527]

I know that they are German

[@SwissWatchGang]

That's a start. 😁

[@catalinsoare1261]

30 meters water resistance?! 🤣 that is splash resistance

[@kkim5342]

Of course portugieser is related to Portugal.this guy knows nothing abt watches

[@SwissWatchGang]

Ok, maybe you can tell us the story of the model.

[@PortlyPour]

Too expensive

[@dfrztfddsfdfstg]

You forgot Oris, please do your homework before uploading!

[@SwissWatchGang]

How could that happen😔 I'll re-upload it tomorrow!

[@ovidiupapatanasiu6360]

I cannot emphasize enough the error all "specialists" make praising a company that produces normal looking chronographs powered by a common ETA 7750 caliber! Usually a poor choice of colour schemes, blunt, lacking attractiveness and life! Dead, barren images of inert dials. Look what Perrelet have created lately, Maurice Lacroix even!...Chopard... How can anyone be interested and attracted by IWC skips my logic...