• Apprentice
    7 Jun 2014, 8:10 a.m.

    Just got home from the store with my First IWC a Ref. IW391010. I bought it with the Milanese mesh strap but would also like to switch with a customer leather strap now and then. I think the lug width is 20mm but cannot find it documented anywhere. Does anyone know the lug width of this watch or where I can find it.

  • Master
    7 Jun 2014, 11:57 a.m.

    I think the lug width of the Portofino Chrono is 21 mm.

    Congratulations on your new watch, a great mix of sporty and dressy. Can you share some pictures of your watch on the mesh bracelet? We don't see it here that often.

    Kind regards,
    Paul

  • Apprentice
    8 Jun 2014, 1:19 a.m.

    Hmm any way I can confirm it? Don't have anything accurate to measure with right now and keen to order customer strap. Strange that full specs aren't listed anywhere.

    Here are some pics:

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  • Master
    8 Jun 2014, 10:53 a.m.

    Beautiful pictures, quite an elegant bracelet, fitting this watch!

    I am quite sure the lug width of the Portofino Chrono is 21 mm, as it is for the Mark XVII and the Portofino Automatic. I was wondering if I should buy the same bracelet for my Portofino 8 Days Handwound. That watch has a lug width of 22 mm, the mesh bracelet for this watch had to be specially ordered as it was wider than that of the chrono in the shop. Because I was not sure how it would look like, and because the price was too high to take that risk I didn't do it. As far as I know IWC has no watches in the current collection with a lug width of 20 mm.

    Kind regards,
    Paul

  • Apprentice
    9 Jun 2014, 7:56 a.m.

    Hi Paul,

    thank you for the kind comments. To me it is quite a unique timepiece with that chain. Brand new but has a very strong retro look to it.

    I wrote IWC concierge service and they confirmed that it is in fact 20mm at the lugs:

    "Thank you for your contact via our website, IWC.com.
    My name is Yoko Nagasawa, Marketing and Communication, IWC Japan Office.
    We will be more than happy to answer your question.
    The lug width of IW391010 (Portofino Chronograph) is 20mm.
    If you are interested in the strap, our technical service center can take your order.
    They can answer the techical question also.

    We remain at your entire disposal for any further questions.
    Sincerely yours,
    IWC Schaffhausen
    Marketing&Communication
    Yoko Nagasawa"

  • Master
    9 Jun 2014, 11:23 a.m.

    Oops, OK, you know the answer now, we all do.

    Lug width of the different models would make a great topic in a FAQ section here on the site, as it could also apply to the watches not in production anymore.

    Kind regards,
    Paul