IWC Portofino Automatic Pointer Date
Design wise the Portofino collection by IWC Schaffhausen represents a classical and minimalist approach that finely encapsulates the most common timepiece shape. This new “IWC Portofino Automatic Pointer Date” is the first model in their series to feature a jumping date indicator. Since 1984 the multiple variants of this model continue to provide formal, yet casual aesthetics, suitable for all kinds of occasions.
The round stainless-steel case comes in a 39 mm diameter with a 10.8 mm thickness. Mounted to the case is a highly polished steel bezel that gives off a mirror-like shine, further enhanced by a silvery white hued dial.
On the flip-side is a solid screw-on stainless-steel caseback with exposed screws, plus a center portion with a circular brushed finish.
It comes equipped with a knurled setting crown embossed with IWC logo. An elegant design with short stubby lugs that provide a robust and efficient look. All topped by a convex sapphire glass with an anti-reflective coating. Water-resistance can reach up to 50 meters (164 feet).
Time is exhibited on a silver-plated dial with gold-applied rectangular hour indices, except for the Roman numeral at 12 o’clock. Circling around the flange is a black printed minute track with double-digit numerals for every 5-minute increment, with minute 60 highlighted in red.
On the lower-half within a gold framed sub-seconds runs a blued steel hand. It also doubles as a date indicator on a snailed track, while the center portion continues the overall silver hue. A touch of red reappears again in the form of the 31 date numeral.
The central pair of gold-plated leaf shaped hands are an elegant touch. Without any lume these hands rely on their natural shine and background contrast, for legibility.
IWC Portofino Automatic Pointer Date
The “IWC Portofino Automatic Pointer Date” (Ref#: IW359201) is powered by the in-house self-winding mechanical movement, caliber 35160 with 25 jewels, and 28,800 vph. It comes equipped with a hacking seconds mechanism. Power reserve can last up to 50 hours, when fully wound.
Mounted on the watch is a brown calfskin strap with tone-on-tone stitchings, secured to the wrist by a steel deployment buckle. It features a quick-change system for swift wrist swaps. For more up to date information visit the official IWC Schaffhausen website here.
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