• Mr. Tonny Bertelootpanorama_fish_eye

    Member since: 28/10/2002
    2 years

    I know the words heavy and elegant in one sentence are not common to read, but in this case, they are more than appropriate.

    This is the Portugieser ref 3532 in platinum, heavy and elegant.

    Cal. 887/2 automatic movement,from JLC, 36 jewels, platinum-edged rotor, silvered matte dial, applied Arabic numerals.

    The "small" Portugieser came in addition to the ref 5441, the Jubilee, being a smaller case, it fitted more for smaller wrists or those who prefered a smaller case. At 35 mm it is today considered small, but the presence at the wrist is remarkable.

    The platinum case and buckle give the watch a certain feel at the wrist that is nice.

    The silver arabic numerals on the wilver dial are in some angels barely visible, what gives the watch an even more appealing touch.

    So happy to have found this one to add to my collection.

  • Cinqpanorama_fish_eye
    Master 〚✅〛

    Member since: 18/12/2006
    2 years

    Awesome find Tonny, a great addition to your collection. Thanks for sharing the story here with us!

    Kind regards,

    Clemens

    New signature!

  • Bill B.panorama_fish_eye
    Master 〚✅〛

    Member since: 09/08/2006
    2 years

    Magnificent and as you say heavy metal. Wear it in good health.

    Bill

  • Mark Flemingerpanorama_fish_eye
    Master 〚✅〛

    Member since: 07/07/2013
    2 years

    Lovely Portuguiser Tonny :o)

  • David Vpanorama_fish_eye
    Apprentice 〚✅〛

    Member since: 17/04/2009
    2 years

    There is a lot to like about that ... the platinum case, the glass back, and the delicate face rendering.

  • Wil Mapanorama_fish_eye
    Apprentice 〚✅〛

    Member since: 21/10/2009
    2 years

    A very nice watch in a diameter that also suits small wrists. Something IWC forgot for years...

  • Cromagnonmanpanorama_fish_eye
    Insider 〚✅〛

    Member since: 22/03/2001
    2 years

    Congratulations Tonny,

    it could hardly get more classic. if a yellow gold model crosses my path, i'll have a difficult time restraining myself.

    br

    Cromagnonman