This version features a stainless steel case with a diameter of 42.4 millimeters, a blue dial, and rhodium-plated hands and appliques. The watch appears elegant and refined thanks to a thoroughly reworked case construction with a thinner casing ring and box-glass sapphire crystals on the front and the back.

A highlight is the intricately crafted dial, which is manufactured in a complex process comprising 60 individual steps. The unusual optical depth is created by applying 15 layers of transparent lacquer, which is fine-ground and then polished to a high gloss finish. The subdials are milled into both the brass blank and the lacquer layer. A special printing process further enhances the three-dimensional effect. Finally, the appliques are individually mounted on the dial by hand.

The Portugieser Automatic 42 is powered by the IWC-manufactured 52011 caliber, which is elaborately finished with circular Geneva stripes. The Pellaton winding system is reinforced with virtually wear-free zirconium oxide ceramic components and builds up a power reserve of seven days (168 hours) in two barrels. The watch is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet.
 

Technical Details

Case – Stainless steel case

Bracelet – Stainless steel bracelet

Diameter – 42.4 mm

Height – 12.9 mm

Caseback – See-through sapphire glass back

Water resistance – 5.0 bar

Movement – 52011 Calibre IWC-manufactured movement

Movement Type – Automatic, self-winding

Power Reserve – 168 hours

Frequency – 28’800 VPH (4 Hz)

Components – 249

Jewels – 31