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Portuguese Automatic
My wife prefers this on brown straps, but I’m going oem blue today. 
New Release
Discover IWC s 2010 Portuguese collection from SIHH, including the Grande Complication, Yacht Club Chronograph, and Perpetual Calendar, celebrating its 8th decade.
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Manufacture
Explore the new IWC boutique at Piazza di Spagna, Rome, with foversta's detailed report. Discover the exclusive Portofino Chronograph LE and IWC's global retail strategy.
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Manufacture
Explore foversta's 2012 visit to the IWC Paris boutique on Rue de la Paix. Discover its architectural design, watch family displays, and the evolving luxury retail landscape.
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Collection
Explore Ruckdee's journey to acquiring the IWC Portuguese Perpetual Calendar Ref. 5032, featuring a perpetual calendar, moonphase, and 7-day power reserve. Discover collector insights.
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Collection
Ruckdee shares his Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso Calendar and a trio of favorite watches, discussing wearability and the challenges of watch collecting.
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Collection
Discover the IWC Portugieser Steel Time Only, its iconic design, and the revered Ref. 5441 Jubilee. Explore collector insights and wrist suitability.
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Portuguese Automatic
My wife prefers this on brown straps, but I’m going oem blue today. ...
Watch models come and go, ebb-and-flow, but that one holds my heart. (apologies for the stupid quasi-poetry)
The 5001/5007 has always been a model that I love, and am seriously considering adding one (finally!) in either the steel with burgundy dial (my favorite color) or the rose gold gray dial (my favorite dial/case material combo). Regardless of whatever comb...
Lifetime watch I hope!
I bought this watch to wear to my wedding and I chose it because I hoped it would be timeless. 10 years on it has aged well.
Ahhh the 5001-07….. one of the only watches that I purchased new.
It is such a wonder piece.
