See-through new model! ZF Factory IWC Portuguese Chronograph IW371602 from the Portuguese Chronograph Series for the 150th Anniversary

Hello everyone, I am Bokey. In this issue of Old Watches, New Talks, I bring you the IWC Portuguese chronograph with white dial and blue hands from ZF factory. The official model is IW371602. I believe friends who like chronograph watches should be very familiar with the IWC Portuguese chronograph series (abbreviated as: IWC Portuguese chronograph). Moreover, in the Zhanxi market, the classic Portuguese chronograph with white face and blue hands from ZF factory is also very popular among watch enthusiasts. However, recently, a small number of ZF factory’s IWC Portuguese 150th anniversary commemorative watches have arrived on the market again. This 150th anniversary special edition Portuguese chronograph with model number IW371602 has attracted the interest of many watch enthusiasts. So, let’s take this white dial and blue hands model as an example to see how this new ZF 150th anniversary commemorative Portuguese chronograph is?

This IWC 150th anniversary commemorative Portuguese chronograph still continues the three iconic designs of the Portuguese series: Arabic numerals, willow-leaf hands and curved lugs. The enamel white dial paired with blued steel hands is very good-looking! Moreover, the see-through back design element makes friends who like see-through backs more fond of it.

Overall, the ZF factory’s 150th anniversary commemorative Portuguese chronograph uses a sapphire crystal mirror coated with double-sided blue film, which is very transparent. When viewed from different angles, it is very beautiful under sunlight. Coupled with the blued steel hands, it is even more dazzling. Moreover, the dial uses a baking paint process, and the scales use a superimposed printing technology. The overall texture can compete with the authentic one.

For dial details, I won’t go into too much detail here. Let me show you a few detail pictures. A good product looks good no matter how you take pictures!

What are the size data of the ZF factory’s IWC IW371602 Portuguese chronograph for the 150th anniversary?

According to actual measurements by bokeytime, the diameter of the ZF factory’s IWC anniversary Portuguese chronograph is 41 mm and the thickness is 13.1 mm. The overall data are in line with the original.

From the side, the workmanship of the three function buttons of this Portuguese chronograph is also very fine. The sizes are the same, the craftsmanship is synchronized, and the IWC logo relief on the crown is also very delicate and has a high degree of restoration. The entire case and bezel are made of 316L stainless steel. Whether it is brushed or polished, it is properly processed, and the case lines follow the original design.

Unlike the previous old model Portuguese chronograph, the ZF factory’s IWC 150th anniversary Portuguese chronograph synchronizes with the see-through back design of the authentic one and uses the Dandong 7750 movement modified to the original CAL.69355 movement. In terms of thickness, various size data, movement layout, and balance wheel position, it reaches more than 95% similarity.

In terms of straps, the ZF factory’s anniversary Portuguese chronograph comes with a standard pair of calfskin straps. The texture is a bit harder. Friends who pursue wearing comfort can add money to upgrade to crocodile leather straps.

The buckle of the ZF factory’s IWC Portuguese chronograph 150th anniversary commemorative model is also opened in a one-to-one ratio. The overall restoration degree of the buckle is high, the engraving craftsmanship is exquisite, and the visual effect is basically the same. The metal of the entire buckle is smooth, and the replica has a certain metal brushed process, which is full of texture.

Finally, ending with a picture of Bokey wearing it. Bokey wrist circumference is 16 cm.

Summary: If you think the old model Portuguese chronograph with a solid back is not your cup of tea, then this 150th anniversary commemorative Portuguese chronograph with a see-through back will definitely satisfy you. Moreover, this Portuguese chronograph from ZF factory also has a blue dial and silver hands version (model number IW371601) for watch enthusiasts to choose.