The fake IW371665 takes one of IWC's most recognisable chronographs and makes it affordable. Based on the 41mm Portugieser Chronograph, this replica keeps the balanced two-register dial, the slim steel case and the elegant feuille hands that make the original so easy to wear with a suit or a sweater. If you want the look of a modern Portuguese chronograph without the boutique price tag, this is the version to consider.
Key Features
- 41mm stainless steel case with a slender bezel and stepped lugs
- Two-register chronograph layout: small seconds at 6 o'clock, 30-minute counter at 12
- Applied Arabic numerals and leaf-shaped hands on a clean, low-clutter dial
- Domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating
- Automatic chronograph movement with column-wheel actuation and roughly 46 hours of reserve
- Exhibition case back showing the movement and rotor
- Quick-release leather strap with a signed pin buckle
- Water resistance rated to 3 bar for everyday splash protection
Materials and Specifications
The case is machined from 316L stainless steel with alternating brushed flanks and polished chamfers, so it catches light the way the original does without looking flashy. The dial sits under a domed sapphire crystal, and the strap is cut from grained calf leather with a soft lining that breaks in quickly. Pushers are crisp with a defined start-stop click, and the crown screws down cleanly. Case thickness lands around 13mm, which keeps the watch balanced on a 6.5 to 7.5 inch wrist.
How close is the fake IW371665 to the original Portugieser?
Visually it is very close: correct case proportions, printed minute track, recessed subdials and the same dial layout. The movement inside is a reliable automatic chronograph rather than IWC's in-house calibre, which is the main difference you would notice.
Is a replica IW371665 comfortable for daily wear?
Yes. The slim lugs and curved case back sit flat on the wrist, and the 41mm size suits most people. The leather strap softens after a few days and the sapphire crystal resists everyday scratches.
What should I check when the watch arrives?
Give the chronograph a full start-stop-reset cycle, confirm the subdials zero correctly, and wind it 30 turns before setting the time. That quick check confirms everything survived transit.
Every order ships in discreet, protective packaging with tracked delivery and a confirmation sent once it leaves the warehouse. If the watch does not suit you, returns are accepted within the stated window as long as it comes back unworn with the strap and packaging intact, and our support team will walk you through the process.