• Apprentice
    10 Jan 2020, 3:09 p.m.

    Hello,

    I'm looking to purchase my first ever IWC and have set my eyes on the steel
    Portugieser Chrono with gold markers.

    I came across a pretty good 2016 model BUT it comes with a pin buckle instead
    of a deployant. Is this possible? Because to my understanding when the
    Portugieser transitioned from 3714-01 to 3714-45, one of the things that were
    changed was from pin buckle to deployant.

    The watch comes in full set and I don't suspect it to be fake/replica, but I
    really like the deployant so it's a bit annoying if I have to buy it on top.

    Thanks!

  • Master
    10 Jan 2020, 8:24 p.m.

    Great Portugieser! I have the same model.
    It appears the original owner sold the deployant separately.

    If you want the deployant clasp, maybe hold off and search for a complete set.

  • Apprentice
    10 Jan 2020, 8:38 p.m.

    Ah yes, that makes sense. The hunt goes on then.

    Thanks for the input, Mark.