I have owned one for three years and have had no issues.

Jun 02, 2022,18:42 PM
 




I wear mine from time to time and it always brings a smile to my face. I don't do anything that could be considered vigorous with it but it has kept time quite consistently on the wrist; about +5 to +10 seconds a day. I'm sure that could be improved with servicing but it doesn't bother me at the moment.

Like you, this watch was one that fuelled my admiration for IWC and for mechanical watches. Since you have admired it for so long, you should acquire one. The joy of connecting fond memories of past to the present and making your own memories with one is worth it and is what drove me to acquire one. All the best in your decision making process.

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IWC Jubilee - any experience?

 
 By: VinnieD : June 2nd, 2022-10:39
Hello, I am considering a ref 5441 IWC Portuguese Jubilee from 1993 to wear regularly. Having read some comment about its lack of shock absorption mechanism, I wanted to check amongst members if anyone had experience wearing the piece on a regular basis a...  

I thought that movement did have shock protection.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : June 2nd, 2022-10:41
Isn’t the caliber 92.x?

Exactly. +1

 
 By: BigFatPauli : June 2nd, 2022-14:58

Likewise.

 
 By: amanico : June 2nd, 2022-21:04

I have owned one for three years and have had no issues.

 
 By: lavrentivs : June 2nd, 2022-18:42
I wear mine from time to time and it always brings a smile to my face. I don't do anything that could be considered vigorous with it but it has kept time quite consistently on the wrist; about +5 to +10 seconds a day. I'm sure that could be improved with ...  

one of the greats from the house of Schaffhausen

 
 By: VinnieD : June 6th, 2022-17:21
Should I get one, I will definitely do a pilgrimage at the factory (after a bicycle or motorbike ride around the lake of Constanz)

A great idea.

 
 By: amanico : June 6th, 2022-21:00

I love mine and wear it with pride . . .

 
 By: Jim14 : June 3rd, 2022-02:41
The movement is very cool, too. One caveat for daily wear (besides low water resistance) is the plexiglass crystal. It is one of the things that gives the piece charm, but you must be careful to avoid scratching it.

Plexi is not an issue for me - I am used to these!

 
 By: VinnieD : June 6th, 2022-17:19
thanks for your feedback

C. 9828 is based on c. 98, which I think (?) was derived from c. 74.

 
 By: TheMadDruid : June 3rd, 2022-23:10
I was wrong up above referring to c. 92. C. 74 had no shock protection. It was the movement used in the original Portugieser of the 1930s. When IWC ran out of the 74 it switched to c. 98.

this picture shows a really appetising movement

 
 By: VinnieD : June 6th, 2022-21:31
can you elaborate on what you mean by 'pantographed'?