Best version of the IWC Portuguese chronograph

[zzringo]

Hi all,

I am wondering which factory makes the best version of the IWC Portuguese chronograph? I am looking the one with white dial and blue hands and inserts.

Mauricio

 

[BluePortuguese]

The replica by ZF was rated NWBIG.

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[zzringo]

The replica by ZF was rated NWBIG.

CONSENSUAL SUPER REP LIST UPDATED - OMAGAD RWI

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Thanks!! This really helps

 

[ilmau]

No one Portugieser chronograph is NWBIG . Only 7 days is rated.
Best chrono rep of IW3716 is ZF but so far to gen..

 

[Dj3381]

No one Portugieser chronograph is NWBIG . Only 7 days is rated.
Best chrono rep of IW3716 is ZF but so far to gen..

Agreed

 

[zzringo]

No one Portugieser chronograph is NWBIG . Only 7 days is rated.
Best chrono rep of IW3716 is ZF but so far to gen..

what are the typical differences with respect to the gen?

 

[Patsanchik]

what are the typical differences with respect to the gen?

- Most rep versions have higher sheen on subdials. In my opinion, YLF rep was best in this respect.

- Some reps, YLF being one, are missing the flattened spot on top of the numeral 6 below the seconds subdial. ZF does it well.

- Minute marker dots are too large on some reps.

These are the most notable flaws to me.

 

[zzringo]

- Most rep versions have higher sheen on subdials. In my opinion, YLF rep was best in this respect.

- Some reps, YLF being one, are missing the flattened spot on top of the numeral 6 below the seconds subdial. ZF does it well.

- Minute marker dots are too large on some reps.

These are the most notable flaws to me.

Thanks,

Interesting to see how far from the original looks like, from what you are describing.

 

[WatchestoPlay]

It’s an IWC… no one in the real world will know or care. Unless you are trying to flex on instagram you are just fine with any of these

 

[steve_theonewatches]

There are a lot of factories, but the one with the most experience and fame is definitely ZF, but in fact, the difference in appearance between the factories is not really that big, and I think it is more of a priority to recommend the factory that carries the DanDong 7750 movement, rather than the SH7750.

 

[Patsanchik]

There are a lot of factories, but the one with the most experience and fame is definitely ZF, but in fact, the difference in appearance between the factories is not really that big, and I think it is more of a priority to recommend the factory that carries the DanDong 7750 movement, rather than the SH7750.

Thanks for this perspective. Which factory uses DanDong 7750 in the portuguese chrono?