2020 IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Chronograph — Ref. IW371616 | 41mm | Burgundy

IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Chronograph — Ref. IW371616 | 41mm | Stainless Steel | Burgundy Dial | In-House Movement

There are dress watches. There are sport watches. And then there's the IWC Portugieser Chronograph — a watch that has never needed to choose.

For decades, the Portugieser Chronograph has occupied a unique place in fine watchmaking: a serious, in-house Swiss chronograph with the soul of a gentleman's dress watch and the technical credentials of a tool watch. It is, by any measure, one of the great watch designs of the 20th century — and this example in its striking burgundy dial configuration is among the most elegant expressions of the model.

The Watch

The thin bezel gives the impression of wearing a significantly larger timepiece than the 41mm case actually is — it wears with commanding presence without ever feeling heavy. The clear, uncluttered dial features applied Arabic numerals and slender Feuille hands in rhodium-plated steel, while the inner réhaut is printed with a quarter-second scale — a nod to the Portugieser's origins as a precision nautical instrument for the wrist. The rich burgundy dial gives this particular reference a warmth and depth that makes it stand apart from the more common silver and blue variants. 

At the heart of the watch beats IWC's in-house manufactured Calibre 69355 — an automatic self-winding movement with 46 hours of power reserve, 27 jewels, and Côtes de Genève and perlage finishing throughout. The column-wheel chronograph mechanism is visible through the sapphire display caseback — a genuinely beautiful thing to look at, and a detail that sets this generation of the Portugieser apart from its predecessors.

The watch comes fitted with a brand new OEM IWC black leather strap and OEM buckle — fresh, unworn, and exactly as it should be.

What's Included

• ✅ Brand new OEM black leather strap with OEM buckle
• ✅ Double box — inner and outer (both present; fair condition)
• ✅ Warranty card — dated 2020
• ✅ Original IWC booklet
• ✅ OEM cloth

A complete set with warranty card, booklet, and both boxes intact. The boxes show some honest wear but everything that matters — the documentation and accessories — is here and accounted for.

Why This Watch Makes an Exceptional Gift

The Portugieser Chronograph is the kind of watch that appeals to someone who truly knows watches — and just as readily captivates someone who is discovering fine horology for the first time. It doesn't rely on diamonds or precious metal to make its statement; it earns its prestige through proportion, movement quality, and design integrity. For the person on your list who appreciates things that are made with real intention, this is a profoundly fitting gift. Understated enough for the office, distinguished enough for a black tie evening, and interesting enough to spark a conversation anywhere in between.

Buy With Confidence

We represent every watch honestly and accurately, and we're happy to provide references from previous buyers upon request. If for any reason this watch isn't everything you hoped for, we offer a full 30-day return policy, no questions asked. Our reputation is built on trust, and we want you to feel as good about this purchase in a month as you do the moment it arrives.