IWC Portuguese Grand Complication

IWC Portuguese Grand Complication (Ref IW3774)

Like the previous iterations of the model, the new Grand Complication
is powered by the Calibre 79091 automatic movement featuring a
whole lot of complications you can ever find in a watch, namely:
chronograph, minute repeater, perpetual
calendar with a four digit year display, and a perpetual moon phase
display.

Okay, the tourbillon is missing, but that is probably for good since
there is not too much real estate left on the replica
watch’s gorgeous silvered
dial even considering the fact that the watch is now 2.8 mm larger. Its
round 45 mm case made of red gold has also got 0.2 mm thicker, but still
looks less bulky than the original model that was only 42.2 mm in
diameter and 16.3 mm in height.

Too bad, that this highly complicated engine is hidden behind a solid
red gold case back. It is a real shame we can’t admire its inner
workings. Well, the sextant, which is skillfully engraved on the cover,
partly sweetens the pill.

Due to an enormous amount of work needed to complete each movement
and build the watch, Replica
IWC plans to limit the IW3774’s production
at only 50 units per year. Considering the watch’s price (I highly
doubt that it will sell for less than €150,000,) it will still be able
to generate a healthy cash flow for the Swiss
watch making brand.

Photos: IWC

IWC Portuguese Grand
Complication Ref IW377402 watch specification

Price range: N/A, around €150,000

Movement: Caliber 79091, automatic, 75 jewels, 28,800 vph

Complications: Chronograph, minute repeater, perpetual calendar, four
digit year display, perpetual moonphase

Power reserve: 44 hours

Case material: Red gold

Bezel material: Red gold

Case shape: Round

Transparent case back: No, solid cover with engravement

Case size: 45.0 mm

Case height: 16.5 mm

Dial: Silver

Hands: Red gold

Strap: Dark brown alligator strap with a folding clasp

Crystal: Sapphire

Water resistance: 30 meters