Swiss made fake IWC launched the Portugieser Yacht Club in 2010 into the sporty yet elegant world of sailing. For 2020, the nautical chronograph model has a classic look and a steel bracelet upgrade. We give it a thorough review in this feature from the archives.
The new 1:1 replica IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph is a watch you can wear with confidence anywhere at the marina. A first glance shows that the third generation of the sportiest Portugieser model, our test watch, is designed to be both a nautical timepiece and a luxury accessory. The first impression is confirmed upon closer inspection of its polished and satin-finish case, sunburst blue dial and brightly polished hands. Every component is flawlessly finished and worthy to be part of the supremely elegant perfect fake IWC Portugieser collection.
For the first time in its 10-plus-year history, this luxury fake IWC Portugieser Yacht Club boasts a steel bracelet rather than a rubber or leather strap — a sturdy but elegant aaa quality replica IWC steel bracelet with brushed outer links and polished inner links. Shortening the bracelet involves simply pressing a button on the back of each row of sturdy links to remove it. Unlike simpler bracelet designs, using screws or hammering is not needed.
High quality from front to back: Pressing the “IWC” button on the solid folding clasp releases a bracelet extension.
Inside the safety folding clasp, there is also a quick extension piece that quickly and easily lengthens the bracelet by up to 7 mm. Pressing the polished “IWC” button on the outer bar of the clasp extends the bracelet in seven increments — without ever removing the Swiss movement replica IWC from your wrist. Two safety buttons round out the sturdy and well-designed folding clasp.
Advice for boat owners is simply this: it’s better to wear this top quality fake IWC in the evening, below deck, or to dinner at the marina, and either take it easy onboard during the day or rely on a sports watch that is clearly defined as such. The new IWC Portugieser replica for sale is well equipped for normal everyday wear and light sports activities — and is the perfect gentleman sailor for social events on or below deck.