IWC PORTUGIESER YACHT CLUB CHRONOGRAPH

Presented for your consideration is a January 2021 IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph reference IW390701 in pristine condition. This exceptional timepiece represents the sportiest member of IWC's supremely elegant Portugieser collection, combining nautical ruggedness with timeless sophistication. The Yacht Club Chronograph delivers the perfect balance between a professional sports watch and a luxury timepiece, equally at home on the deck of a yacht or at a formal occasion ashore.

The stunning sunburst blue dial showcases classic Portugieser design elements including the characteristic minute scale and appliquéd Arabic numerals. The dial plays beautifully with light thanks to its fine sunray finish, creating depth and visual interest. Rhodium-plated hands and appliqués provide excellent contrast against the blue background. Applied Arabic numerals mark 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock positions with polished index hour markers filling the remaining positions, all featuring luminous fill. The IWC manufacture Calibre 89361 features a unique combined totalizer at 12 o'clock displaying both elapsed minutes (outer track) and elapsed hours (inner track) on a single subdial, making it as easy to read elapsed chronograph time as checking the current time. A small seconds subdial sits at 6 o'clock with a distinctive red seconds hand adding a sporty accent. Date window positioned at 6 o'clock completes the dial layout.

Housed in a beautifully proportioned 44.6mm stainless steel case measuring 14.3mm in height, this Portugieser Yacht Club delivers substantial presence while maintaining elegant refinement. The case features a filigree bezel and flat case ring lending expressly elegant proportions to the design. Brushed and polished surfaces throughout the case create visual depth and sophisticated contrast. Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both sides ensures perfect dial visibility from any angle. Exhibition sapphire caseback reveals the magnificent manufacture Calibre 89361 movement with its beautiful finishing and prominent large gears. Water-resistant to 60 meters (6 bar), this nautical sports watch balances elegance with genuine sporting capability.

At the heart of this Yacht Club beats the IWC manufacture Calibre 89361, an in-house automatic flyback chronograph movement representing exceptional Swiss watchmaking expertise. This sophisticated movement comprises 299 individual components including 38 jewels, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4 Hz) ensuring smooth chronograph operation. Dual mainspring barrels provide an impressive 68-hour power reserve. The movement features column-wheel control for precise chronograph actuation and vertical clutch coupling allowing continuous chronograph operation without added wear. IWC's legendary Pellaton automatic winding system uses a hyper-efficient four-pawl mechanism allowing bidirectional winding with even the slightest wrist movement, maximizing self-winding potential. Temperature-resistant Glucydur balance wheel with gold regulation screws ensures superior timekeeping stability. The flyback function allows instant chronograph reset and restart with a single pusher, essential for timing consecutive events. Movement features stop-seconds mechanism and quick date adjustment for user convenience. Presented on high-quality stainless steel bracelet with brushed outer links and polished center links, fitted with safety folding clasp and quick extension. Bracelet currently sized for 7.5 to 7.75 inch wrist with all additional links included. Warranty card dated January 2021 with full 8-year IWC warranty valid through January 2029.