{"product_id":"iwc-portugieser-automatic-40-iw358313-stainless-steel-salmon-dial-2023","title":"IWC Portugieser Automatic 40 IW358313 Stainless Steel Salmon Dial (2023)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIWC Portugieser Automatic 40 IW358313 Stainless Steel Salmon Dial (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e is presented with a \u003cstrong\u003e40mm stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e case, a \u003cstrong\u003esalmon dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, and an \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic\u003c\/strong\u003e movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe current \u003cstrong\u003e40mm\u003c\/strong\u003e diameter strikes the balance between vintage proportions and contemporary wearability while maintaining every design element that defined the Reference 325: streamlined dial with Arabic numerals, leaf-shaped hands, characteristic railway-track minute scale, and prominent small seconds at 6 o'clock. The refined salmon dial is arranged with sunray brushing that creates depth and warmth, complemented by rhodium-plated leaf-shaped hands and applied Arabic numeral hour markers. The characteristic railway-track minute scale encircles the dial, with small seconds subdial recessed at 6 o'clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e40.4mm\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e case measures \u003cstrong\u003e12.4mm\u003c\/strong\u003e thick with alternating satin-brushed and polished surfaces throughout its construction. The domed sapphire crystal is configured with anti-reflective coating on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Portugieser Automatic 40 itself debuted in 2020 as a modern interpretation of the legendary 1939 Reference 325—the watch that originated when two Portuguese businessmen requested a large wristwatch with pocket-watch precision. That original 41.5mm giant housed \u003cstrong\u003eCaliber 74 pocket\u003c\/strong\u003e movement and sold merely 690 pieces between 1939 and 1981. Powering the watch is manufacture \u003cstrong\u003eCaliber 82200\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring IWC's signature Pellaton bidirectional winding system invented in 1950 by technical director Albert Pellaton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe latest generation incorporates virtually wear-free zirconium oxide ceramic components for the pawls, automatic wheel, and heart-shaped cam. The movement operates at 28,800 vph with 60-hour power reserve and free-sprung balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn exhibition caseback reveals the movement. The watch is fitted to a leather strap. The watch dates to 2023; it is described in like new \u0026amp; unworn condition and is offered with its original box and original papers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IWC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48658593284328,"sku":"P6322S","price":6800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0723\/6023\/1144\/files\/iwc-portugieser-automatic-40-iw358313-stainless-steel-salmon-dial-2023-iwc-1221182979_9e927f06-5716-478c-a107-9ee7745b8f1c.jpg?v=1781714070","url":"https:\/\/timetraders.com\/products\/iwc-portugieser-automatic-40-iw358313-stainless-steel-salmon-dial-2023","provider":"TIME TRADERS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}