Plastic Parts in IW500106

Dear fellow IWC fans

I finally managed to get my hands on and purchase the (unfortunately) now discontinued IWC Portugieser Automatic in White-Gold, IW500106. Upon closer inspection I noticed that though the watch's back one can clearly see plastic parts (highlighted in the enclosed picture).

To say that I was "very surprised" is an underestimation and I was wondering if this can be found on any IW500106 as I have not seen something similar on any other watch model with this price tag.

Your thoughts and advice is highly appreciated!

Picture with mark-up

That's no plastic, these parts are ceramic! Enjoy your beautiful Portuguese and wear it in good health.

Kind regards,

Clemens

Oh gosh, I feel really bad now... My experience with watches is rather limited and while I appreciate the pretty looks (sorry...) of a movement, I never went beyond this point. I think it is time for a change.

Clemens, thank you very very much!

You're welcome. Check out This article about the movement for more information.

Kind regards,

Clemens

Nicely answered Clemens!!
When I saw this thread, I dropped my coffee ;-)
What a way to start Monday with a smile.

Enjoy your beautiful Portugueser EBOON

At least I was good for a laugh.
Clemens, I will learn the article you kindly referenced by heart!!!

A good week to all of you!