IWC Replica Portofino Hand-Wound Monopusher Chronograph Watch

With the new IWC replica Portofino Hand-Wound Monopusher Chronograph, “IWC replica presents its first-ever model with an ingenious single push-button chronograph” for Watches & Wonders 2015 (essentially SIHH for Asia, taking place in Hong Kong this Fall). The timing of this debut, perhaps not without a hint of irony, is fortunate, as it comes shortly after we have discussed at length this particular complication in our recent “Why Monopusher Chronographs Are Primitive & A Brief History Of The Chronograph Watch Complication” feature article. With all that’s been said there, but no prejudices on our mind, let’s see how this latest addition to the IWC replica Portofino line is new.

IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Monopusher Chronograph Watch Watch Releases
Available in two colorways – in 18k white gold with a dark, metallic brown dial and in 18k red gold with a silver plated dial – the new IWC replica Portofino Hand-Wound Monopusher Chronograph features IWC replica‘s in-house made 59360 caliber. At 45 millimeters wide, IWC replicaonce again went for what probably is the largest diameter that could possibly work for such a historical and indeed more dressy-looking piece like the Portofino. The thin and short lugs are barely noticeable next to the steroid-infused round case and its thin bezel; the width of the strap, thinness of the lugs and expansive dial are all part of a daring game with proportions – striking the right balance between a larger case size and the limiting factor of defining design elements (such as the smaller and delicate-looking lugs of the Portofino) is not always easy.
There is one good justification for this gargantuan size for an otherwise more refined and less “dernier cri” collection: an in-house movement that packs 8 days of power reserve. The 59360 is the latest iteration of the brand’s cleverly designed 59000 base 8-day caliber, now featuring a monopusher chronograph complication – IWC replica did debut a unique piece Portofino earlier this year with this movement inside for the Tribeca Film Festival.

IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Monopusher Chronograph Watch Watch Releases
Thanks to the architecture of the base movement, some indications on the dial are at the exact same location as on some other, previously debuted Portofino pieces. In this instance, the date is still at the 3 o’clock position, running seconds is at six, and the power reserve is at 8, while the chronograph seconds indication has been installed in the center and the 60-minute counter is at 12. The chronograph, unsurprisingly, can be operated by pressing the push-button set into the center of the crown – this will cycle the column wheel that is cleverly and fully exposed on the case back side, starting, stopping, and resetting the stopwatch.

IWC Portofino Hand-Wound Monopusher Chronograph Watch Watch Releases
The IWC replica Portofino Hand-Wound Monopusher Chronograph is a natural extension to the collection, following date and big-date versions based on the same caliber. The chronograph adds to the complexity of the piece – both technically and aesthetically – while the monopusher layout, in this rare instance, applies the evergreen rule of “less is more,” allowing the perfectly round Portofino case to remain visually intact and – save for the contemporary size – timeless. Price for the IWC replica Portofino Hand-Wound Monopusher Chronograph (ref. IW515103) in white gold is $27,100, and in red gold (ref. IW515104), the price is $25,400.

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IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Cousteau IW3767-06 - for sale - Govberg via PerpetuelleHappy Tuesday and it is time — Buying Time — for a look at some great pre-owned copy watches on offer. Today’s theme is dive fake watches, which I would surmise is the largest, most talked about, most popular “category” of copy watches out there. And for good reason — most of us just can’t resist a good looking fake watches that we can wear with us in the pool or the ocean, SCUBA diving or desk diving. Dive fake watches could be one of the most debated categories as well — just ask any ten aficionados what defines a dive fake watches (or Google it) and see the range of answers you get. Of course there are standards like the ISO 6425 (which is by no means compulsory) and then there are specs: helium escape valve, luminosity, underwater legibility, bezel design, depth/water resistance rating, strap style, and more.
Which of these details matters to you, well that’s for you to decide. I’m certainly not here today to get into the minutiae and history of dive fake watches (boooring) — I just want to share with you some awesome, water-loving copy watches that are looking for a good home. Let’s jump on in and check out this week’s lineup of pre-owned dive fake watches.

Replica  IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Cousteau IW3767-06
This particular design for the Aquatimer debuted in 2010 and was only around for a few years. There was really only one copy watches from the 2010 release that I really got excited about, and the fake watches you see here just happens to be it. The 2010 replica  IWC Aquatimer Tribute to Jacques Cousteau was relesaed as an anniversary fake watches of sorts — June 11, 2010 was be the 100th anniversary of Jacques-Yves Cousteau’s birth (he actually passed away in 1997 at the age of 87), which explains the “1910 – 2010” engraving on the caseback (pictured below).

IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Cousteau IW3767-06 watch - for sale - Govberg via Perpetuelle
Replica  IWC Aquatimer Chronograph IW3719-18
This one is nostalgic for me, and maybe you too. Nothing too old school, but I do really like this generation of replica  IWC Aquatimer. This piece is cased in titanium, and has both a chronograph (operated by the upper pusher on the case) and an internal rotating bezel (operated by the lower pusher on the case). It’s just a cool looking fake watches from a time when I seem to recall myself being more interested in replica  IWC than I am today. The only downside is some sentimental engraving on the caseback (which could easily be taken care of by another engraver). Even so, fake watches like this don’t pop up very often and I doubt this one will last long.

IWC Aquatimer Chronograph IW3719-18 titanium - for sale - Govberg via Perpetuelle
replica Breitling Superocean II A1736402/BA32
Now here’s a big boy dive fake watches — 1,500 meter (5,000 feet) water resistance rating! I guess that’s what caught my eye when I was looking for dive fake watches for this week. This fake watches is also no doubt an attention getter with its solid yellow chapter ring and masculine look that replica Breitling is known for. Thing is, this pre-owned replica Breitling Superocean II is on a leather strap with clasp which means that its probably been more of a desk diver than a deep diver…not that there’s anything wrong with that! I’m not a huge replica Breitling fan, but that probably puts me in some sort of minority…don’t be afraid to scoop this one up if you are a replica Breitling fan.

Breitling Superocean II A1736402 BA32 - for sale - Govberg via Perpetuelle
Calibre de Cartier Diver W7100056
Available in a range of metals, the fake watches available here has a 42mm steel case with DLC-coated bezel, lumed indices, and a 300m/1,000 ft water resistance rating. The dial also has a tri-date window and a small seconds sub dial. You can see tht this copy watches retains a bit more elegance than you will find in many other divers. Inside is the automatic mechanical caliber 1904 MC, and though not visible through the caseback as is typical for a dive watch, you can rest easy knowing it is a high quality caliber.
I want to wrap up with this copy watches from Cartier. It moves up the price scale a bit, but is worth a look if you want both a fully spec’d dive copy watches that also has the Cartier name, quality and prestige with it. Cartier introduced the “Calibre de Cartier” in 2014 as a ISO 6425 spec’d diver’s copy watches. The last Cartier I owned was a Tank Francaise (and I do miss it sometimes) but if I were to pull the trigger again this Calibre diver would probably be my pick.

Calibre de Cartier Dive watch W7100056 - for sale - Govberg via Perpetuelle
Replica Tag Heuer Aquaracer Limited Edition Calibre 16 CAJ2111.BAO872
This copy watches came out a couple years when replica TAG Heuer partnered with Oracle Racing Team USA in the 34th America’s Cup. With a 500m water resistance rating, it is well suited for water action.

Tag Heuer Aquaracer Limited Edition Calibre 16 CAJ2111.BAO872 - for sale - Govberg via Perpetuelle

Replica IWC’s Creative Director Christian Knoop

2012 was IWC’s year of their Pilot’s watch. The introduction party of the new Pilot collection during the SIHH in Geneva last year has been topic of several discussions. Whether it was positive or not, at least IWC got everyone’s attention for the Pilot collection. Here in The Netherlands, we had our own introduction day of the new IWC (TOP Gun) Pilot collection. A report of that day can be found by clicking here.

Interview With IWC's Creative Director Christian Knoop
Before I started working for IWC, I’ve been active for a lot of different industries. I almost had seen every type of product except cars and cheap swiss replica watches. It was actually by coincidence that I ended up in the watch industry. What struck me most – besides the watches – is that at the basis of these products is a company with a long history which does everything by themselves from design to the actual production process of the watch. That’s very special in this era. However, my team and I do more than watches only. We have a team of 12 designers in Schaffhausen and 5 of them are constantly working on watches. Other members of the team work on our IWC boutiques, packaging, gifts and basically every visual aspect of IWC. However, the watches are our center point of attention.

Compared to the products I’ve work with before, watches are certainly the most emotional products. It’s just wonderful how involved our customers are with our products. Everytime I talk to IWC collectors, IWC fans or to the people who visit our museum in Schaffhausen I am amazed how emotional they get about our brand. It really fascinates me and gives me a lot of input in my work. It shows that it is more than ‘just a watch’ to people, some people live for watches. I live for watches replica.


On to the watches. The Pilot collection has been IWC’s focus in 2012. Let’s start with the new Pilot Father & Son watches that were introduced in 2012. The Big Pilot (Father’s watch) is an iconic watch already and has its own group of followers. Wasn’t it hard to change certain things about this watch, such as the black dial?

For the Father & Son Pilot collection, we decided to use different colors for the dial and Super Luminova. We also decided to produce both models in stainless steel (as opposed to the platinum & steel set from the previous collection), as we’ve learned that this combination should become affordable for more customers.

How about the classics? The Mark XVII and the Flieger Chrono?

Both models have been redesigned in 2012. We changed the dimensions and proportions a bit and enriched the watch with more details. These best cheap copy watches have grown-up a bit due to these changes. We also offer a wonderful new stainless steel bracelet for these watches with high quality finish and micro adjustment. The classic Pilot watches turned into a very refined product.
To what extent do you listen to your customers or IWC collectors?

It is very important to listen carefully about the comments that are being made. Are they related to a personal opinion, like “I don’t like the color” or “that replica watch is too large or too small for my wrist”, or is it a comment that can be very relevant for us. For instance, when I go on-line to visit watch blogs and see there’s an opinion about the character of a swiss fake watch in relation to our brand name, then this can be certainly inspiring to me. Especially when I see that more people are sharing this opinion.