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heavy and elegant, the ref 3532 Portugieser

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    Mr. Tonny Berteloot
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    7 Jul 2023, 7:58 a.m. 7 Jul 2023, 7:58 a.m.
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    I know the words heavy and elegant in one sentence are not common to read, but in this case, they are more than appropriate.

    This is the Portugieser ref 3532 in platinum, heavy and elegant.

    Cal. 887/2 automatic movement,from JLC, 36 jewels, platinum-edged rotor, silvered matte dial, applied Arabic numerals.

    The "small" Portugieser came in addition to the ref 5441, the Jubilee, being a smaller case, it fitted more for smaller wrists or those who prefered a smaller case. At 35 mm it is today considered small, but the presence at the wrist is remarkable.

    The platinum case and buckle give the watch a certain feel at the wrist that is nice.

    The silver arabic numerals on the wilver dial are in some angels barely visible, what gives the watch an even more appealing touch.

    So happy to have found this one to add to my collection.

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    Cinq
    Master 5431 posts
    7 Jul 2023, 10:41 a.m. 7 Jul 2023, 10:41 a.m.
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    Awesome find Tonny, a great addition to your collection. Thanks for sharing the story here with us!

    Kind regards,

    Clemens

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    Bill B.
    Master 6724 posts
    7 Jul 2023, 12:14 p.m. 7 Jul 2023, 12:14 p.m.
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    Magnificent and as you say heavy metal. Wear it in good health.

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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3180 posts
    7 Jul 2023, 2 p.m. 7 Jul 2023, 2 p.m.
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    Lovely Portuguiser Tonny :o)

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    David V
    Apprentice 40 posts
    8 Jul 2023, 1:04 a.m. 8 Jul 2023, 1:04 a.m.
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    There is a lot to like about that ... the platinum case, the glass back, and the delicate face rendering.

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    Wil Ma
    Apprentice 72 posts
    8 Jul 2023, 8:39 p.m. 8 Jul 2023, 8:39 p.m.
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    A very nice watch in a diameter that also suits small wrists. Something IWC forgot for years...

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    Cromagnonman
    Insider 387 posts
    9 Jul 2023, 7:28 p.m. 9 Jul 2023, 7:28 p.m.
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    Congratulations Tonny,

    it could hardly get more classic. if a yellow gold model crosses my path, i'll have a difficult time restraining myself.

    br

    Cromagnonman

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    Lu5150
    Apprentice 7 posts
    21 Mar 2025, 8:54 a.m. 21 Mar 2025, 8:54 a.m.
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    beautiful...thanks for sharing

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