LX (Alex)
1068
First of all, this version is my favorite one in the Portugieser collection. I used to own one yellow gold with the previous caliber which was extremely reliable.
Apr 15, 2020,01:41 AM
As the watch has become a timeless classic, I would like IWC to elaborate more on how they developed the new movement.
I keep reading that some of its architecture is - supposedly - derived from the 7750, which I honestly can neither refute nor confirm for myself. If it is the case, for me personally this is not an issue whatsoever and I am still considering getting this new Portugieser, especially since it now comes with a column wheel! I also currently own an IWC pilot with a 7750 based movement and I think this is a good choice. So, please do not consider my question as one being asked by a "movement snob". I want to make it explicitly clear that my question does not come with the intention of "bashing" the new movement - on the contrary! What I would like to understand which aspects of the 7750 architecture, if any at all, have been retained and based on what rationale. Then, I would also like to ask how the IWC team went about designing the overall movement architecture. It would be really interesting if IWC could also shed some light on the end-to-end process from movement design, prototyping, testing and production.
I really appreciate IWC offering this fantastic opportunity for us to ask questions.
IWC is doing a very good job overall and I have owned 4 IWC watches over the past 10 years. Their customer service in Schaffhausen is excellent, friendly and competent.