IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar IW502119
IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar IW502119 is a marvelous 44mm 18k rose gold case watch. Complications include Day, Date, Month, 7 Day Power Reserve Indicator, Moon Phases for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, 4 Digit Year Display.
Information:
Pre-owned: IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar IW502119
Reference: IW502119
Dated: 2019
Bracelet: Brown Calfskin Strap
Case Size: 44mm x 15mm Thickness
Lug Width: 21mm
Case Metal: 18K Rose Gold
Movement: Automatic
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Day, Date, Month, 7 Day Power Reserve Indicator, Moon Phases for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, 4 Digit Year Display
Box and Papers: Box and papers
Crystal: Sapphire
Bracelet size: 7.75”
Caliber: IWC 51614
Condition: Excellent
Case is in excellent shape with a couple hairlines. Strap is in great shape. Dial, hands, and crystal are in perfect shape. Watch is running strong.
About IWC
The International Watch Company (IWC) has a rich history dating back to 1868 when American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones founded the company in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Jones aimed to combine advanced American manufacturing techniques with the skilled craftsmanship of Swiss watchmakers. Despite initial challenges, IWC quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality pocket watches and, later, wristwatches.
Throughout the 20th century, IWC was a force of innovation and expand its repertoire accordingly. In the 1930s, they introduced their first pilot's watches, which would become an enduring part of their identity. During World War II, IWC produced these watches for both civilian and military use. The post-war period saw the introduction of iconic collections like the Ingenieur in 1955 and the Aquatimer in 1967. In the 1970s, IWC collaborated with Ferdinand A. Porsche to create the first watch with a built-in compass. The company's commitment to technical innovation and classic design has persisted into the 21st century, with IWC remaining a respected name in luxury watchmaking.
