IWC Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph Blue Dial IW390507

A Sportier Portugieser With Real Mechanical Substance

The Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph occupies an interesting place in the IWC lineup because it takes one of the brand’s most elegant families and gives it a more athletic, versatile personality without losing the design language that makes a Portugieser instantly recognizable. Reference IW390507 pairs the collection’s signature clean dial layout and applied Arabic numerals with a blue sunburst dial, blue rubber strap, and a more robust 43.5-millimeter case built for everyday wear rather than strictly dressier use.

What makes this reference especially compelling is that it is not simply a Portugieser Chronograph on a rubber strap. The Yacht Club is a genuinely different take on the formula, with 60 meters of water resistance, crown protection, luminous hands and markers, and IWC’s in-house Caliber 89361. For the buyer who likes the refinement of the Portugieser line but wants something more casual, more wearable, and more mechanically substantial than the standard entry-level chronograph, the Yacht Club is one of the most underrated watches in the collection.

At A Glance

·         Reference: IW390507

·         Case Size: 43.5 millimeter

·         Movement: IWC Caliber 89361 automatic chronograph

·         Case Material: Stainless steel

·         Strap: Blue rubber strap with stainless steel deployant clasp

·         Dial: Blue sunburst

·         Crystal: Sapphire

·         Water Resistance: 60 meters

·         Power Reserve: 68 hours

·         Card Date: February 2020

·         Condition: Excellent overall condition with light wear

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Condition

The watch is running well and remains in excellent overall condition with light wear consistent with careful use. The crystal is clean, while the polished areas of the case show a few faint hairlines that are difficult to see under normal viewing. The strap, clasp, and caseback all present very nicely with no major concerns to note.

There is minor wear to the box. Please review the photos carefully, as they form part of the description and accurately represent the condition of the watch.

Included With Watch

Included with the watch are the box, travel roll, booklet, and warranty card.

Why We Like It

The Yacht Club Chronograph stands out because it offers a more substantial and sporting interpretation of the Portugieser without abandoning what makes the collection appealing in the first place. It still has the balanced dial layout, slim bezel, and refined case profile that define the Portugieser family, but it layers in the kind of functionality and versatility that make it easier to wear day to day. The result is a watch that feels equally comfortable with a polo or a jacket, which is exactly why this reference has such a loyal following among buyers who want one chronograph that can cover a lot of ground.

It also gets a much stronger movement than many people expect when they first come across it. IWC’s in-house Caliber 89361 features a flyback chronograph and an unusually useful totalizer layout that combines elapsed hours and minutes on the upper register, making longer timing intervals easier to read at a glance. Add in the blue sunburst dial, the casual feel of the blue rubber strap, and the fact that the Yacht Club is the sportiest member of the Portugieser family, and you end up with a watch that offers a lot more character than the standard “dressy chronograph on leather” formula.

Full Specifications

·         Reference Number: IW390507

·         Model: Portugieser Yacht Club Chronograph

·         MSRP: $12,100

·         Movement: IWC Caliber 89361 automatic

·         Case Material: Stainless steel

·         Case Size: 43.5 millimeter

·         Water Resistance: 60 meters

·         Power Reserve: 68 hours

·         Dial: Blue sunburst

·         Strap: Blue rubber strap

·         Clasp: Stainless steel deployant clasp

·         Card Date: February 2020

·         Location: Fort Worth, Texas

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