IWC Portugeiser Automatic and Chronograph “Blue Panda” Editions

There has been the Type XX update, Replica Big Pilot Annual Calendar Le Petit Prince and Top Gun Ceramics. However, IWC are no one trick pony, also producing a wide range of dress and sports watches. The most popular of which is the Portugeiser with two classic examples, the IWC Portugeiser Automatic IW371620 and Portugeiser Chronograph IW500715, now available in “Blue Panda” colourways.

Essentially, the bicompax layout of subdials on both Best IWC Replica Watches are blue, set into a white dial. The two-tone pattern riffs on the traditional black and white of the panda design but with an aquatic edge that gives them the “Blue Panda” nickname. The IWC Portugeiser Automatic features its small seconds and power reserve subdials in a horizontal format while the Chronograph’s 30-minute timer and small seconds are stacked vertically.

Alongside the blue subdials, both Copy IWC Watches have blue Arabic numerals and blue feuille hands. While they’re very different watchmakers, the aesthetic of these IWCs remind me of the Marine Torpilleur Panda from Ulysse Nardin. In fact, looking back at the Marine Torpilleur, it was the last time a watchmaker used the term panda for a blue colourway as well, so the comparison is more apt than I thought.

Ultimately the Swiss IWC Portugeiser Automatic IW371620 Replica and Chronograph IW500715 “Blue Pandas” are simple and attractive recolours. Which means the specs will be familiar to anyone who knows the collection. For the Automatic that means a 42.3mm steel case housing the calibre 52010 automatic movement with pellaton winding and a 7-day power reserve. Then the Chronograph has a 41mm diameter case and the calibre 69355, a column wheel chronograph movement with automatic winding and a power reserve of 46-hours.

The Portugeiser Chronograph IW500715 Replica Swiss Made is presented on a sporty, blue rubber strap while the Automatic IW371620 is on blue alligator leather. Between the difference in strap and substantial difference in movement, the prices of the two watches also differs dramatically.

IWC Portugieser Automatic Replica Watches Review

The best novelty this year at IWC Replica is the new 40mm case, the perfect size for this sleek, clean and very balanced watch. One of its characteristics is that it recovers the small second at 6 o’clock.
It comes in four versions in steel or red gold, with silver or blue dials and gold, rhodium-plated or blued hands, always accompanied by alligator leather straps.

The two new 42mm Portugieser Replica feature the customary small seconds and power reserve indicator occupying opposite positions, at 3 o’clock and 9 o’clock, respectively. One of them, with a red gold case and blue dial, incorporates the design details of the Boutique Editions, inspired by the maritime world.

Both IWC Replica Watches are powered by caliber 52610, with the exclusive Pellaton winding system with zirconium oxide ceramic components, and two barrels offering a spectacular 7-day power reserve.

IWC presents three new versions of the Copy Portugieser Chronograph. Two new models, one with a burgundy dial and the other with a green dial, along with a boutique edition with a blue dial red gold case. Measuring 41mm, the steel or gold case protects a bicompax dial.