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IWC Portugieser Chronograph blue index - Original Warranty Papers

IWC Portugieser Chronograph — Ref. IW-3714-17 — Stainless Steel — Finely Silvered Dial, Blue Indexes & Hands — Pre-owned 2010 — Near-mint — Original Papers

“The rigor of a marine chronometer, the elegance of a city chronograph.”

Born from the spirit of the marine chronometers that guided navigators, the Portugieser has preserved its signature traits: a large, highly legible dial, a minute track around the perimeter, and timeless restraint. On the wrist, this IW-3714-17 chronograph feels like a watch designed to measure time seriously, yet never imposingly: the slim case, the blued feuille hands, the finesse of the Arabic numerals, and the symmetry of the two registers compose an elegance that slips easily between shirt cuff and jacket.

This beautiful silver-dial / blue-accent version is a modern classic: luminous by day, subtle by night, it moves from meetings to dinner without changing tone. The Portugieser is not an ostentatious watch; it breathes precision, measure, and that quiet charisma connoisseurs recognize instantly. An icon of IWC, this Portugieser Chronograph IW-3714-17 combines a stainless-steel case of approximately 40.9 mm with an exceptionally legible silver dial, paced by a railroad minute track, blue Arabic numerals, and fine blued feuille hands. Beneath its domed, anti-reflective sapphire crystal, the bi-compax layout shows a 30-minute counter at twelve and small seconds at six. The automatic IWC calibre 79350—thoroughly reworked from a 7750 base—beats at 28,800 vph and delivers about 44 hours of power reserve. The result is a slim, balanced, naturally elegant watch, water-resistant to 3 bar, delivered on a blue alligator strap with an IWC-signed buckle. This 2010 example is presented in near-mint condition, accompanied by its original papers and a 3-year Mostra warranty after inspection and regulation in our Aix-en-Provence workshop.

The Portugieser has retained the essentials of that instrumental grammar: a broad dial, immediate legibility, and a sense of proportion that commands respect without ever seeking effect. On the wrist, this IW-3714-17 gives that rare impression of a watch built to serve time with seriousness while remaining wonderfully gentle to the eye. The brightness of the silvered dial pairs with the reflections of the blued hands; from day to night, it moves from boardroom to dinner with equal ease. The Portugieser lineage dates back to the late 1930s, when Portuguese merchants commissioned IWC to create a wristwatch with marine-chronometer precision. From that request came the expansive dial and the minute track inspired by nautical instrumentation. In the late 1990s, the 3714 Chronograph established itself as one of the manufacture’s modern benchmarks: balanced proportions, restrained thickness, and sovereign legibility. With its silver/blue duo, reference IW-3714-17 has become a contemporary classic, recognizable at a glance.

In everyday wear, the Portugieser Chronograph shines through versatility. Refined enough to slip under a shirt cuff, yet assertive enough to anchor an evening look, it checks every box for a “one-watch” choice for lovers of classic horology. It suits professional use as much as relaxed moments, where its discreet presence and calm charisma are especially appreciated.

Choosing this Portugieser from Mostra means opting for a piece selected with exacting standards, checked and adjusted by our watchmakers. The 2010 example, in near-mint condition, is delivered with its original papers, our certificate of authenticity, and a 3-year warranty. You leave with an IWC icon ready for daily wear, supported by the reliability of a house specialized in high-end pre-owned watches.