IWC PORTUGIESER REF. 325 STAINLESS STEEL 1946s

Brand Model Reference Year Movement number Case number Case material Case diameter Movement Caliber Dial Strap Clasp Accessories Condition Signature Description IWC Portugieser 325 1946 955’178 1’117’240 Stainless steel 42 mm Manual winding IWC calibre 98 Cream dial with luminous Arabic numerals and small seconds at 6 o’clock Alligator leather strap Stainless steel pin buckle IWC Extract from the Archives Good Case, dial and movement signed This IWC Portugieser reference 325 from 1946 represents one of the most appealing and uncommon configurations of this iconic model. The 42 mm stainless steel case, exceptionally large for its time, offers a strong wrist presence while maintaining elegant lines and perfectly balanced proportions, reflecting the technical and stylistic excellence of the Schaffhausen manufacture. The dial has developed a warm cream tone with an even, attractive patina and features luminous Arabic numerals together with a sub-seconds register at 6 o’clock. Particularly noteworthy are the luminous hands, which differ from the more commonly seen leaf-shaped hands typically found on Portugieser models, making this example especially rare. Powered by the manual-winding calibre 98, derived from IWC’s renowned pocket watch movements, the watch delivers excellent reliability and precision. Accompanied by an IWC Extract from the Archives, this timepiece combines rarity, historical significance and strong visual presence, making it highly desirable for discerning collectors.