Saturday, August 17, 2013

A Succinct Insight Into Swiss Chrono Watches

By Humberto Braga


A classical chronograph display in the IWC Portuguese Automatic Chronograph watch marks elapsed time. Its automatic-winding feature is accurate and makes it possible for recording of time intervals up to half an hour, having a precision inside one-eighth of a second.

The sub-dials are vertically placed due to the fascinating and special under-dial method. The watch also has a the capability of power reserve for up to 44 hours.

Because the chronograph hands are blue and produced of steel, it isn't challenging to tell them apart from the hands that indicate the time.

IWC's 79350 Caliber is utilised for the modified Valjoux 7750 movement. Its seconds sub-dial is located inside the lower portion, along with the date wheel is absent in this watch.

The case of the IWC Portuguese Automatic Chronograph consists of steel, 18K rose gold, 18K white gold and 18K yellow gold. This case is 41 millimeters. The dial colors vary according to the case; black, graphite or silver. The watch also has a cabochon minute track and the hands are leaf-shaped.

The intricately-crafted three-piece case with an attractive dial and Guilloche sub-dials depict a fine and bright writing. Its polished stainless steel bezel has a dome-shaped sapphire crystal.

A beautiful, fine but strong crocodile wrist band is attached to the case which is constructed of stainless steel. As much as water depths of 60 meters the watch is water-resistant.

A hit with watch enthusiasts of chronograph and Portuguese watches, the IWC Portuguese Automatic Chronograph is a lot more suited to older folks as a result of its standard, time-less look.

Because of its sheer luxury and limited editions, the IWC Portuguese Automatic Chronograph is an very common watch and is considered to be a peer towards the other high-end watches such as Pilot and Da Vinci.




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