IWC Schaffhausen introduces its first Portofino Chronograph 39 with a stainless steel bracelet at Watches and Wonders Shanghai. The watch in a compact and easy-to-wear stainless steel combines a silver-plated dial and rhodium-plated hands with a sporty chronograph complication. It is powered by the IWC-manufactured 69355 calibre chronograph movement, which can be viewed through the sapphire glass case back.
Since 1984, the Portofino has become one of IWC Schaffhausen’s most established collections, notable for i ts freshness and the purity of its lines. Its minimalist round case, the Roman numerals and simple hour markers make it exceptionally versatile.
This year at Watches and Wonders Shanghai, IWC Schaffhausen continues this tradition with its Portofino Chronograph 39 (Ref. IW391503). Combining the classic and timeless Portofino design with a sporty chronograph complication, this easy-to-wear watch has a compact case diameter of 39 millimetres. The polished stainless steel case, the silver-plated dial and rhodium-plated hands and appliques lend it an elegant look. For the first time, the Portofino Chronograph 39 has been fitted with a 5-link stainless steel bracelet, which offers robustness and high wearing comfort at the same time.
The interplay between the brushed and satin-finished bracelet links results in a contemporary and elegant look. The integrated quick-change system makes it possible to easily change the bracelet for another option such as traceable Swiss calf leather and adapt the look of the watch to suit different outfits or occasions.
The Portofino Chronograph 39 is powered by the IWC-manufactured 69355 calibre. This robust and precise chronograph movement in a classic column-wheel design consists of 205 individual parts. It enables the measurement of stop times of up to 30 minutes and can be viewed through the sapphire glass case back. The bi-directional pawl winding system reliably builds up a power reserve of 46 hours in the mainspring.
IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 Technical Specifications
Ref. IW391503 – 8’400€
Mechanical movement – Chronograph function for minutes and seconds – Small hacking seconds – See-through sapphire glass back
Movement
- IWC-manufactured calibre 69355
- Frequency 28,800 vph / 4 Hz
- Jewels 27
- Power reserve 46 h
- Winding Automatic
Watch
- Materials: Stainless steel case, silver-plated dial, rhodium-plated hands and appliques, stainless steel bracelet
- Glass; Sapphire, convex, antireflective coating on both sides
- Water-resistant: 5 bar
- Diameter: 39 mm
- Height: 13 mm
IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN
IWC Schaffhausen is a leading Swiss luxury watch manufacturer based in Schaffhausen in the north-eastern part of Switzerland. With collections like the Portugieser and the Pilot’s Watches, the brand covers the whole spectrum from elegant to sports watches. Founded in 1868 by the American watchmaker and engineer Florentine Ariosto Jones, IWC is known for its unique engineering approach to watchmaking, combining the best of human craftsmanship and creativity with cutting-edge technology and processes. Over its more than 150-year history, IWC has earned a reputation for creating professional instrument watches and functional complications, especially chronographs and calendars, which are ingenious, robust, and easy for customers to use. A pioneer in the use of titanium and ceramics, IWC today specialises in highly engineered watch cases manufactured from advanced materials, such as coloured ceramics, Ceratanium®, and titanium aluminide. A leader in sustainable luxury watchmaking, IWC sources materials responsibly and takes action to minimise its impact on the environment. Along the pillars of transparency, circularity, and responsibility, the brand crafts timepieces built to last for generations and continuously improves every element of how it manufactures, distributes, and services its products in the most responsible way. IWC also partners with organisations that work globally to support children and young people.