IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar IW502119 is a marvelous 44mm 18k rose gold case watch. Complications include Day, Date, Month, 7 Day Power Reserve Indicator, Moon Phases for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, 4 Digit Year Display.

Information:

Pre-owned: IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar IW502119

Reference: IW502119

Dated: 2019

Bracelet: Brown Calfskin Strap

Case Size: 44mm x 15mm Thickness

Lug Width: 21mm

Case Metal: 18K Rose Gold

Movement: Automatic

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds, Day, Date, Month, 7 Day Power Reserve Indicator, Moon Phases for the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, 4 Digit Year Display

Box and Papers: Box and papers

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.75”

Caliber: IWC 51614

Condition: Excellent

Case is in excellent shape with a couple hairlines. Strap is in great shape. Dial, hands, and crystal are in perfect shape. Watch is running strong.

About IWC

The International Watch Company (IWC) has a rich history dating back to 1868 when American watchmaker Florentine Ariosto Jones founded the company in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. Jones aimed to combine advanced American manufacturing techniques with the skilled craftsmanship of Swiss watchmakers. Despite initial challenges, IWC quickly gained a reputation for producing high-quality pocket watches and, later, wristwatches. 

Throughout the 20th century, IWC was a force of innovation and expand its repertoire accordingly. In the 1930s, they introduced their first pilot's watches, which would become an enduring part of their identity. During World War II, IWC produced these watches for both civilian and military use. The post-war period saw the introduction of iconic collections like the Ingenieur in 1955 and the Aquatimer in 1967. In the 1970s, IWC collaborated with Ferdinand A. Porsche to create the first watch with a built-in compass. The company's commitment to technical innovation and classic design has persisted into the 21st century, with IWC remaining a respected name in luxury watchmaking.