The IWC Portuguese 7 days Power Reserve is a men’s wrist watch, depicting the fine craftsmanship of the celebrated International Watch Company of Switzerland, with an unparalleled functional excellence. Read our guide for more facts and information
IWC manufactures watches of superior quality using the best of technology and design, and is internationally renowned for its luxurious wristwatches. The Portuguese collection of IWC watches portray an exquisite design with an appeal for the elite, and the overall excellence of these watches has caused them to secure an important place in the world market.
The impressive IWC Portuguese 7 days Power Reserve wrist watch
The IWC Portuguese 7 days Power Reserve 500109 steel wrist watch belongs to the larger-sized category of Portuguese wrist watches and is designed to give a simplistic appearance, depicting sharp lines and a confident movement. The classic style combined with an ideal technology makes it a reliable watch. At first glance, the black dial and silver-toned numerals featured in a large case draw one’s attention to get a deeper observation.
The aesthetic design and specifications
The authentic IWC Portuguese 7 days Power Reserve watch has a large circular case made of brushed and polished stainless steel. The case back portrays a transparent screw-down sapphire crystal, while the strap is made of black alligator leather. The crown offers pull and push operations, and the bezel comprises stainless steel material. Both the dial and sub-dial are black in color, showing a readable dial layout. The hand indicators are silver-toned, and the hour markers are written in Arabic numerals with silver-toned dots. The sapphire crystal is resistant to scratches.
The mechanical design
The IWC Portuguese 7 days Power Reserve has an automatic self-winding system characteristic of the Swiss mechanism, and uses the 51011 caliber. The transparent case back shows the flawless and fascinating mechanical construction, and its unique seven-day power reserve capability adds to its special features. The sub-dial indicator is at the three O’clock position, while the seconds sub-dial is at the nine O’ clock position. At the six O’ clock position, the dial layout shows the date window. The watch has a fold-over type of clasp, and it is water-resistant up to a depth of thirty meters (hundred feet).
The watch case has a width of 42 millimeters, length of 51 millimeters and a thickness of 14 millimeters. The 21 millimeter wide bracelet fits a wrist size of up to eight inches. The black leather bracelet goes well with the large black case, with a suitable contrast from the shiny silver-toned markers and numerals that are raised conspicuously. The technical excellence and quality workmanship are obvious from the elaborate design of the IWC Portuguese 7 days Power Reserve watch.