Do all Portuguese have movement issues or only the models with a subdial at the 6 position? Any other IWC's as dressy as the Portuguese?
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Do all Portuguese have movement issues?
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If you get the movement serviced by one of our very knowledgeable watch smiths, like Katt or 14060 here in the US, then you may get many many years of service. Unserviced, you may get a few days to a couple years on average.
It is commonly admitted that the graphite treatment may help lasting longer, but it should be properly applied. I had my (now sold) Portuguese treated twice.
Not a good investment IMO, too much risks of something wrong happening, and I still can't understand why this flawed movement was never upgraded by the makers, they would sell like hotcakes.
Not a good investment IMO, too much risks of something wrong happening, and I still can't understand why this flawed movement was never upgraded by the makers, they would sell like hotcakes.
A concepta portu with a genuine movement (appx $900 to $1300) doesn't have the same issues. However, you have to have it made and it can take awhile to get.
I agree an improved model would be very popular.
I know that when 14060 services them he does more than a graphite treatment. He tears to movement completely down, cleans all parts, and removes the unused parts to reduce drag, then rebuilds with proper lube and alignments and calibrates the movement.
I believe Katt does the same.
I know that when 14060 services them he does more than a graphite treatment. He tears to movement completely down, cleans all parts, and removes the unused parts to reduce drag, then rebuilds with proper lube and alignments and calibrates the movement.
I believe Katt does the same.
14060 just got mine for the service.He said,that it can be good for many years after his treatment.
I wanted to have Concepta build one for me,b i can not reach him nowhere,and he doesnt reply for my pm.
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I wanted to have Concepta build one for me,b i can not reach him nowhere,and he doesnt reply for my pm.
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The Portuguese that dont have the seconds at 6 are fine, like the Port 7 days. Alternate dressy IWC's are the FA Jones handwind, that has a well decorated movement, the Regulator and the handwind vintage collection jubilee. I believe there is a Pix review of the FA Jones.
Yeah but the Portuguese 7day is a horrible rep to start with. Nowhere near the quality and accuracy of the Chrono version
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The answer to the OP's question is that warnings about the movement relate to Chronos with sec @6 ONLY.
This means that other Portuguese models are OK, but likewise means that other such chronos, like the Ingy or the Rollie Daytona, should be avoided as well.
it's a shame the port 7day is such a sub par rep. i don't like chronos and the port is such a nice looking watch.