Ultimately it retains the dressy vibe that permeates the Portofino collection. But instead of being classy and restrained, you could say that it’s more on the flashy end of the spectrum. The same is true of the dial, which is pristine white with steel coloured hands as opposed to the blue or gold tone on other models. Balancing refinement with the pragmatic practicality of the metal.
Beneath the surface of the IWC Portofino Chronograph 39 steel bracelet is housed the IWC 69355, an automatic chronograph movement with a 4 Hz frequency and 46-hour power reserve. It’s visible through the exhibition sapphire caseback, revealing the skeletonised rotor and combination of striped and perlage finishing.