In bringing this semi-faithful recreation to market, IWC has also seen fit to make some modern updates link that are consistent with the Portugieser line as a whole. The link first obvious illustration of this is the departure from printed numerals to applied markers, as well as the inclusion of the modern IWC link logo set as opposed to the original script International Watch Co. signature of yore – although not expected to be here, there is precedent for it.

Not only are pocket watches much cheaper – a solid gold Lange from the turn of the 19th/20th century will go for about link US$5-10,000 – it’s also relatively easier to determine the provenance of what you’re buying.