In addition to launching exciting watches like theIWC Big Pilot’s Top Gun Replica Edition Ceramic, IWC has been quietly revamping a great many of their collections. Foremost among the revamped models is the Mark XX, which received some nice quality-of-life upgrades. The next watch to receive a similar update is the IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 IW391502.
It’s an unexpected choice from IWC because the 39mm editions only debuted last year, in fact we covered the launch here. The new Replica Watches For Sale is virtually identical to those 2021 editions, featuring the same dial design and case, but this time in monochromatic silver white.
What’s new is the movement inside, which has been updated from the IWC 79350 modified Valjoux 7750 to the in-house IWC 69355. Its 46-hour power reserve is an improvement on the previous calibre but over all it’s very similar with 30-minute timer and small seconds functions in addition to hours, minutes and chronograph seconds.
Between the Luxury IWC Replica Watches increased power reserve, in-house movement, exhibition caseback and fresh colourway, that’s a justifiable price hop.
Model: IWC Portofino Chronograph 39
Ref: IW391502
Case/dial: 39mm diameter x 13mm thickness, stainless steel case, white dial
Well, this has been a long time coming.And here it is, a revamp of the original Ingenieur SL Reference 1832 from 1976. Is it everything we’d hoped for? Pretty much, yes.
The Ingenieur SL came about in a period of crisis for the Top Quality IWC Replica Watchesindustry. Not only was quartz hammering traditional watchmaking, but the price of gold in the early 1970s was insanely high, meaning the usual full-gold pieces that were popular at the time were out.
Over the years the Ingenieur’s seen plenty of variations and in fact has been part of IWC’s collection for years. But the current line has more in common with the more understated models from the 50s than the iconic 70s reference.
That’s most noticeable in the bezel, which has the five visible screws that have helped define the Best IWC Replica Site. In the past they were just there for the look of the thing, serving no technical purpose and randomly placed. Now however, they actually secure bezel to case ring. Other than ensuring that they’re always in the same position, it just makes more sense this way. Not that it particularly changes the aesthetics.
What does change the look is the new dial, which is subtly stunning. It’s a riff on the 70s model and consists of groups of lines set perpendicular to each other, giving it a kind of chequerboard look. It’s a phenomenal dial and suits the machined look of the case to a tee. It does however look a touch better on the black version instead of the silver; it’s just a bit more subtle that way.
Speaking of colours, while we have the black and silver here, there is also an aqua blue. It just wasn’t ready in time for the shoot, unfortunately. The IWC Replica Swiss Movement same goes for the titanium case, though honestly, I’d always opt for the steel anyway. It’s just that much truer to the original and at 40mm I imagine the titanium would be just a bit too light for my tastes.
We’re talking close links on the upper bracelet, a simplified clasp and a slightly curved front glass. They’re small changes, but add up to a much better feel on the wrist and more nuanced level of detail compared to the 70s model. Essentially, rather than a faithful re-issue, the new model is the Ingenieur SL Ref. 1832 perfected.
Obviously the movement is new to the Ingenieur too, though it’s the same movement as in IWC’s latest pilots’ watches, the IWC Replica Watches For Sale calibre 32111. That means a 120-hour power reserve contained in a soft iron inner shell to protect against magnetism – something that’s been part of the Ingenieur collection since its inception. It also has some protection against water with a 100m depth rating.
As it is, it’ll definitely sell and there’s most likely be a solid wait list. And don’t get me wrong, everyone that gets hold of it will have a seriously good Replica Watches Online on their wrists. But if it were just a shade cheaper, it would be one of the best Genta designs on the market.
If you’re an IWC Best Replica Watches For Sale rookie, telling your Pilot’s from your Big Pilot’s or your Portugieser from your Portofino can be tricky. Here’s the Oracle Time beginner’s guide to every IWC model.
Pilot’s Watches
IWC’s most famous and widely lauded family of watches are their IWC Pilot’s Replica Watches. Developed in the 1930s and 40s, they helped to define the primary features of aviation timepieces for civilians and in the military. Their unrivalled cool factor and heritage makes them a collector’s dream, earning themselves a closely following fanbase.
Pilot’s Watch Mark XX
The IWC Pilot’s Watch Mark XX showcases the bare essentials of the IWC Pilot’s watch design and is the spiritual successor to the legendary Cheap IWC Replica, a model that saw active military use. A matte dial of a single block colour with high contrast Arabic numeral that put legibility at the fore. The ability for a pilot to glance at their watch and instantly be able to read the time is vital to aviation.
The Mark XX has a stainless steel case measuring 40mm in diameter with a sweeping, round design and a fluted crown. Inside, the Mark XX houses the calibre 32111, an automatic movement with a fantastic 120-hour power reserve. Interestingly, despite black and white being the traditional colourway, the Mark XX is also available in green and blue.
Big Pilot’s Watch
While the Big Pilot’s Watch and Pilot’s Watch Automatic Replica Swiss Made share the same core design principles, the Big Pilot’s Watch introduces a number of features that make it much more of a collector’s icon.The purpose of the oversize crown with its fluted edges is to provide good grip while wearing thick aviation gloves.
At the same time, the Big Pilot’s is also a physically larger watch at a diameter of 46.2mm, which again helps with legibility as the whole display is bigger, including the days of the week subdial exclusive to the Big Pilot’s.
However, that huge size leads to the issue that it’s impractical to wear for a lot of men – not so much an issue for pilots as the fashion was to wear your timepiece on the outside of your clothing meaning the size of your wrists was less important.
Pilot’s Watch Chronograph
While maintaining excellent levels of legibility is important for a pilot’s watch, you can get a lot more utility from a chronograph despite having a substantially busier dial. That’s because they allow you to time specific intervals with even greater accuracy.
The majority use the 68385 calibre automatic chronograph movement which has a 46-hour power reserve. However, there are a variety of Pilot’s Watch Chronographs in the Copy IWC Watches range, including multiple colourways and special editions. A key reference is the Timezoner, which adds a worldtime complication to the mix.
Pilot’s Complications
Pilot’s Complications is a title we have given to a handful of IWC Pilot’s Watches (Big and otherwise) that don’t really fit in any category because there’s only and couple scattered across the range. The most common of them is the haute horological Big Pilot’s Perpetual Calendar Replica Swiss Movement Watches. It’s one of the most prestigious complications in watchmaking and as such represents the highest benchmark of the IWC Big Pilot’s.
The Perpetual Calendar is joined by the Big Bang Shock Absorber and the Pilot’s Watch Timezoner. Each has their own unique specialisation ranging from telling time around the globe to protection for 30,000 G accelerations.
