{"product_id":"case-335-iwc-portugieser-automatic-40-ref-iw358304","title":"Case #335 — IWC Portugieser Automatic 40  Ref. IW358304","description":"\u003cp\u003eCase #335 — IWC Portugieser Automatic 40  Ref. IW358304\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"193\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"80\"\u003eStatus:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active Investigation\u003cbr data-start=\"101\" data-end=\"104\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent Pre-Owned\u003cbr data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"151\"\u003eScope:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003cbr data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"177\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"186\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"195\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tss1oi\" data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"217\"\u003e🔎 Case Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"219\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"269\"\u003eIWC Portugieser Automatic 40 Ref. IW358304\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the cleanest and most elegant modern dress watches in contemporary watchmaking — a reference that distills the Portugieser formula down to its most refined essentials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eThis reference features the signature \u003cstrong data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"561\"\u003esilver-plated dial with blue feuille hands and applied Arabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, a combination that has become synonymous with the Portugieser line. The layout is balanced, airy, and unmistakably IWC — offering a level of restraint and proportion that makes the watch feel timeless rather than trend-driven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong data-start=\"794\" data-end=\"804\"\u003e40.4mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Portugieser 40 wears with real presence while still remaining graceful and highly versatile. The slim bezel and expansive dial opening give it a larger visual footprint, while the overall profile stays elegant enough for more formal wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1050\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eThis example dates to \u003cstrong data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e and is presented in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eexcellent pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, showing only light signs of careful wear. The dial and sapphire crystal remain clean, and the overall presentation is sharp and collector-friendly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eThe watch includes \u003cstrong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003ebox, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it a strong complete-set example of one of IWC’s most enduring modern references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vigvny\" data-start=\"1427\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003e🕰️ The Evidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e IW358304\u003cbr data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e IWC Portugieser Automatic 40\u003cbr data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"1542\" data-end=\"1545\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1559\"\u003eCase Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.4 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eBezel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed Polished Steel\u003cbr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1604\" data-end=\"1616\"\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sapphire\u003cbr data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-Plated with Blue Hands and Arabic Numerals\u003cbr data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1703\"\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e IWC Automatic Cal. 82200\u003cbr data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Leather Strap\u003cbr data-start=\"1760\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1763\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eBracelet Fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable leather strap\u003cbr data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1808\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1808\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eWater Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 m\u003cbr data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1846\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2023\u003cbr data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Box, Papers, and Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"2064\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1917\"\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent pre-owned condition with light signs of wear consistent with careful use. Dial and crystal remain clean; overall presentation is strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2069\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lwzj\" data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003e🎩 The Portugieser Identity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003ePortugieser\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of IWC’s most iconic collections — known for its oversized dial opening, marine-chronometer-inspired design language, and elegant, highly legible layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2306\"\u003eAutomatic 40\u003c\/strong\u003e is especially appealing because it captures the essence of the Portugieser line in a more streamlined, wearable format. It offers all the visual drama and balance of the larger models, but with a cleaner, more versatile profile for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2558\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"11nlzpb\" data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2587\"\u003e🌟 Collector Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2589\" data-end=\"2797\"\u003eExamples in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003eexcellent condition with box, papers, and cards\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly from recent production years like \u003cstrong data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e, remain highly desirable for collectors looking for a modern, complete-set Portugieser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2924\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2803\" data-end=\"2836\"\u003esilver-and-blue configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e continues to be one of the most recognizable and sought-after executions in the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2929\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7nsfpj\" data-start=\"2931\" data-end=\"2958\"\u003e🌟 Celebrity Provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2960\" data-end=\"3130\"\u003eThe Portugieser line has long been associated with collectors, executives, and public figures who appreciate classic watchmaking, understated luxury, and timeless design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3132\" data-end=\"3135\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ruyvi3\" data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3162\"\u003e🧾 From the Case File\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3324\"\u003e“Recovered in excellent pre-owned condition with box, papers, and cards dated 2023. Clean silver-and-blue Portugieser 40 with classic IWC dress-watch presence.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3329\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"z3v7b\" data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3350\"\u003e🗝️ BST Verdict\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3607\"\u003eCase #335 delivers one of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3429\"\u003ecleanest modern dress watches on the market\u003c\/strong\u003e. With its \u003cstrong data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3524\"\u003eexcellent condition, complete 2023 set, and timeless silver-and-blue dial layout\u003c\/strong\u003e, it stands as a refined and highly wearable entry into the IWC Portugieser family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3609\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003e👉 \u003cstrong data-start=\"3612\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003eEvery case deserves a closer look.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Baker Street Timepieces","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56447103467823,"sku":null,"price":5450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/5359\/5439\/files\/IMG_3499.jpg?v=1775694712","url":"https:\/\/bakerstreettimepieces.com\/products\/case-335-iwc-portugieser-automatic-40-ref-iw358304","provider":"Baker Street Timepieces","version":"1.0","type":"link"}