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Pkonos revisits a cornerstone of modern IWC horology, the Portugieser Automatic 2000 in rose gold. This post offers a personal perspective on a reference that marked a significant milestone for the Schaffhausen manufacture, showcasing its groundbreaking Caliber 5000 and the innovative Pellaton winding system. Readers will gain insight into the enduring appeal and technical prowess of this iconic timepiece through the eyes of a long-term owner.
An old friend, the Portugieser Automatic 2000 in rg...
The
18,000 bph Caliber 5000, w/IWC’s Pellaton winding system; it was the company's first movement with a 7-day power reserve.
The low-beat mechanism sounds mellow and calming when held near the ear.
I enjoy the large balance wheel and the strong, columnar appearance of the rotor’s arms.
Best matcha shaved ice in town, @Toraya Akasaka.
Delicious and rejuvenating, as temperatures in Tokyo were reaching above 90F just last week.
And the golden medalion on the rotor is bigger than on the current models
The medallion does feature quite prominently on this model.
I had the steel version of yours, and loved it.
My first choice at the time was, in fact, one of the silver-hued metals... I eventually settled for rg after my search for a steel or Pt piece ended in vain. Did you let yours go because of accuracy issues? I remember being bothered by the +20 sec deviation on mine. It's kind of settled down nicely, though, after more than a couple of decades of desiccating the lubricants : )
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