The IWC Portugieser Chronograph Ref. 3714, introduced in 1998, is often dubbed the "neo-vintage Portugieser" for reviving the oversized, dressy aesthetic of the original 1939 Portugieser in a modern package. It features a clean, minimalist dial with two…
The 3714 Portugieser Chronograph is one of those references that just quietly nails everything. Clean layout, restrained polished case, and the two-register chrono dial reads instantly. Yes, it's using a Valjoux 7750-based movement rather than an in-house, but for the money you're getting a genuinely elegant chronograph you can actually wear. Underrated at every price it's been sold at.
I love the size and the dial layout - clean and refined without being boring. My husband thought it was more expensive than it was. The movement is a Valjoux-based chrono which some people criticize but honestly for the price you're getting a lot of watch. Good buy for someone getting into chronographs.
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