The IW371704 is the reference that turned the Portugieser Chronograph into a modern classic: clean dial, twin subdials, slim steel case that slides under a shirt cuff. This replica brings that same profile to the wrist without the collector-price entry fee. It keeps the proportions, the applied numerals, and the plunger-style pushers that define the look, so it reads correctly from across a table and feels right on the hand.
Key Features
- 41 mm stainless steel case with a polished bezel and brushed flanks
- Two-register chronograph layout: 30-minute counter at 12, small seconds at 6
- Applied Arabic numerals and leaf-shaped hands on an uncluttered dial
- Flat sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on both faces
- Automatic chronograph movement with roughly 44 hours of power reserve
- Alligator-grain leather strap with a signed deployant clasp
- Caseback engraved with reference and movement markings
- Water resistant to 3 bar for splashes and hand washing
Materials and Specifications
The case is cut from 316L stainless steel and finished with the same mix of polishing and brushing as the original, so the bezel catches light while the lugs stay low-key. Dimensions follow the genuine blueprint closely: about 41 mm across, roughly 12.5 mm thick, with a 20 mm lug width that accepts most aftermarket straps. The crystal is sapphire rather than mineral glass, and the dial is built in layers so the numerals sit proud of the surface instead of looking flat. Inside, the movement is a Valjoux-architecture automatic chronograph, the same family the genuine reference uses, so the pushers have a crisp mechanical feel and the rotor winds smoothly on the wrist.
Shipping and Returns
Orders ship free with tracking, usually within a few business days, and arrive in plain, discreet packaging with no branding on the outside. If the watch is not right for you, the return window gives you time to send it back unworn for a straightforward refund or exchange. Pre-order questions are answered by email, so you can confirm strap options or sizing without guesswork.
Is the replica IW371704 a good everyday watch?
Yes. The thin case, legible dial, and leather strap make it comfortable under a cuff and easy to read at a glance, and the chronograph adds function without clutter.
How close is it to the genuine reference?
Proportions, dial layout, and pusher feel are the closest matches; weight and finishing under a loupe are where any replica shows its hand. At normal viewing distance the difference is minor.
What should I check when it arrives?
Confirm the chronograph starts, stops, and resets cleanly to zero, give the crown a few turns to start it running, and check the strap fit before wearing it out.