IWC Portuguese Ref. 5445 Manual Wind

amanico · 2019-07-25T15:29:27Z

Explore the IWC Portuguese Ref. 5445, featuring a manual winding Caliber 98295 and a superb dial. Discover collector insights on its design and wearability.

Amanico shares his admiration for the IWC Portuguese line, focusing on the Ref. 5445 with its manual winding Caliber 98295. He highlights its aesthetic appeal, particularly the superb dial and pleasant movement, while also noting his personal reservation about its 44mm diameter. His detailed photos invite the community to appreciate this specific reference.

I always admired the Portuguese, from the original to the re edition in the 90's, without forgetting the 7 Days in the early 2000's.

Here is a more recent one which is worth some consideration: Manual winding movement ( Cal 98295

with a decent power reserve, and which is pleasant to the eye, a superb dial... without date, and a nice case, even if I find it a tad too big with its 44 mm diameter, a feeling enhanced by the fact that it is not too thick ( circa 10 mm ).

Some pictures I could recently take:

If it wasn't that big in diameter, it would have already been on my wrist!

Best,

Nicolas

Key Points from the Discussion

The IWC Portuguese Ref. 5445 is a missed piece for some collectors, appreciated for its unpretentious, reliable movement and gorgeous dial, despite its 44mm size feeling too large for average wrists.
The absence of a date complication enhances the watch's appeal, contributing to a cleaner dial aesthetic.
A preference exists for the old italic IWC logo over the modern one, suggesting a desire for vintage design elements.

The Discussion

templetowers

Jul 25, 2019

I agree Nico, Its size just stops me in my tracks - Its so nice though it is maybe worth some wrist Botox just to carry it off ;) [nt]

amanico

Jul 25, 2019

There is always the Jubilée to get, but less easy to find... [nt]

Watchlover78

Jul 25, 2019

I always love a clean dial and also manual wind watch, this IWC is a excellent example. [nt]

amanico

Jul 25, 2019

Yes, even on the wrist, it is pleasant to see. But in the ideal I would have preferred 2 or 3 mm smaller. Too bad, because what a look! [nt]

Chronometer (aka yacomino)

Jul 25, 2019

This is a very nice vintage dial!

thanks for sharing Nico.

fourtaelsgold

Jul 25, 2019

You could also consider the 75th anniversary piece [nt]

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