IWC Portugieser Automatic 18-Carat 5N gold 42.4mm Silver Plated Dial IW501706 - BRAND NEW IWC Portugieser Automatic 18-Carat 5N gold 42.4mm…

The IWC Portugieser is one of the most storied dress-watch lines in Swiss watchmaking, tracing its roots to 1939 when two Portuguese merchants commissioned IWC to house a highly accurate pocket-watch movement inside a wristwatch case larger than anything the manufacture had produced before. That founding brief — maximum legibility, elegant restraint, superior accuracy — defines every Portugieser reference made since, including the contemporary IW501706.

The IW501706 presents the Portugieser Automatic in its most luxurious material: an 18-carat 5N gold case measuring 42.4mm across. The designation 5N refers to a specific gold alloy with a warm, slightly reddish-rose hue that IWC has favored for its precious-metal Portugieser references, lending the watch a richness that yellow gold alone cannot replicate. The matching 5N gold bezel frames the dial with seamless continuity, reinforcing the sense of considered, unified design.

At the heart of the dial is IWC's signature Portugieser aesthetic: a silver-plated surface adorned with large, clean Arabic numerals. This layout prioritizes instant legibility while communicating an uncluttered confidence that pairs equally well with black-tie attire and tailored business dress. The applied numerals and hands catch light in a way that flat printing never can, adding a subtle three-dimensional quality to the dial's architecture.

Power comes from an automatic movement — a self-winding caliber befitting IWC's engineering heritage and the daily-wear intent of this reference. The watch is presented on a leather strap that complements the warm gold tone of the case, keeping the overall wrist presence elegant rather than ostentatious. For a 42.4mm precious-metal watch, the proportions remain remarkably wearable, sitting close to the wrist with the refined silhouette that defines the Portugieser family.

Buying a brand-new IW501706 from Bizak & Co. means acquiring a watch in factory-fresh, unworn condition with the full assurance of an authorized or trusted luxury dealer. The Portugieser in 18-carat 5N gold occupies a rare intersection of investment-grade materials and timeless design — a watch whose desirability among collectors has remained consistently strong. Reach out to the Bizak & Co. team today to confirm availability, discuss pricing, and arrange your purchase of this exceptional IWC Portugieser.