The rare and exceptional so-called “small” or “baby” Portugieser is the more classically size variant to the (massive) reference 5441 Jubilee Portugieser made to celebrate the brand’s 125th anniversary. This one happens to be in the even less common black dial configuration, in nearly like new condition. The case is extremely sharp and it presents “showcase wear”.

Case: 35 mm stainless steel case is unpolished and extremely sharp with 18 mm lug width and just 8 mm thick. The long, classic calatrava case shape is sure to wear larger than the diameter may suggest with the thin bezel and big dial. Watch comes with the original and sought after IWC fish crown.

Dial: Stunning perfect matte black dial features raised Arabic numerals and minute track, with long matching leaf hands. The small seconds register is finished with concentric circles and crisp printed scale. The classic long International Watch Co Schaffhausen signature at 12 bring it all home.

There is a small spot of glue on the underside corner of the crystal to the left of the “9” and a faint surface scuff on the edge of the crystal between 4 and 5. Both are really only visible at certain angles.

Movement: High-grade JLC caliber 891/2 automatic movement with hacking seconds is running well and keeping excellent time at approximately +4s per day with strong amplitude.

Includes: Original inner and outer boxes, Guarantee, Service Booklet, Card (not dated), booklet envelope, hang tag, and signed pin buckle.