188 IWC Big and Charming, Portuguese Chronograph, Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Reference 371 416
Estimate: € 4.000 – 8.000
Sold (Premium) € 6.500
- Model Portuguese Chronograph
- Year 2000s
- Reference 371 416
- Case Material Yellow Gold
- Case Number 2 847 702
- Bracelet Material Leather Strap
- Movement Automatic, cal. C.79240
- Movement Number 2 842 856
- Dimension 41 mm
- Signed Dial, Movement and Case
Since its debut in 1998, the IWC Portuguese Chronograph Ref. 371 416 has become the most sought-after, the most recognizable and certainly the best-selling model in the Portuguese family. The present specimen is presented in excellent conditions. It is distinguished by its essential style, based on eminently functional with a focus on legibility, breaking with the prevailing trend of overly designed Art Deco watches. The yellow-gold case with concave lugs and case back secured by four screws also offer the typical ultra-thin bezel allowing a bigger dial. In this watch the dial is silvered, whose key elements are the gold applied Arabic numerals, leaf-shaped hands and a functional minutes/seconds track.