I have always admired watches with minimalist designs, making the IWC Portofino and Portuguese my top choices for dress watches. Although factories like ZF now produce higher-quality IWC replicas, 3A remains a sought-after manufacturer, especially for their iconic IWC Portuguese Chrono replicas. Today, I’m excited to introduce a replica IWC Portofino watch with a clean, elegant design that immediately caught my eye in the market.
The replica IWC features a sleek silver-white appearance, crafted from 316L stainless steel. The 42mm case houses three functional buttons—two capped chronograph pushers and a screw-down crown with precise relief. While the factory improved waterproofing, I still advise against swimming with it. The solid case back has a brushed center with radial patterns and polished edges, while the lugs extend naturally from the case.
The white dial includes three refined subdials: a small seconds display at 9 o’clock, a 30-minute chronograph at 12, and a 12-hour counter at 6—both with striking red numerals. Slim silver hour markers and dual date/week windows at 3 o’clock enhance functionality without compromising readability.
The mesh steel bracelet, a signature of the Portofino, pairs with a polished deployant clasp engraved with “IWC.” Below are the key specifications:
Movement: Swiss Valjoux 7750 Automatic, Real Chronograph, 28800BPH
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds, Date, Week, Chronograph
Case: 42mm*13.5mm, 316L Stainless Steel
Crystal: Sapphire with Double-Sided AR Coating
Dial: White with Silver Stick Hour Markers
Bracelet: 316L Stainless Steel Mesh with Deployant Clasp
Water Resistance: 30m
