The replica Portugieser Automatic 42 brings one of the most recognizable dress-watch silhouettes in horology to your wrist at a fraction of the original's cost. At 42mm across it wears large but slim, with the clean open dial, applied numerals and small seconds at six that define the reference. It is the watch you reach for when a plain three-hander feels flat and a chronograph feels like too much.
Key Features
- 42mm polished stainless steel case with a slim, dressy profile
- Open dial with applied Arabic numerals and leaf-shaped hands
- Recessed small-seconds subdial at the 6 o'clock position
- Automatic movement with an exhibition caseback showing the rotor and bridges
- Domed crystal with anti-reflective coating for glare-free reading
- Hand-stitched leather strap with a signed pin buckle
- Everyday water resistance rated for handwashing and light rain
Materials and Specifications
The case is machined from 316L stainless steel and measures roughly 13mm thick with a 20mm lug width, so it slips under a shirt cuff without catching. Decoration follows the original recipe closely: Côtes de Genève striping on the bridges, blued screws and a skeletonized rotor visible through the sapphire-toned caseback. The movement beats at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a power reserve in the 38 to 42 hour range, and the dial is finished in a lacquered silver tone with crisp print and cleanly applied indices. Each piece is regulated and checked for hand alignment before it leaves the bench.
Shipping and Returns
Orders ship within one business day in protective packaging, with tracking provided on every parcel. If the watch is not right for you, return it unworn within 30 days with the protective stickers and tags intact for a full refund or exchange.
Does the replica Portugieser Automatic 42 wear true to its 42mm size?
Yes. The short, downward-curving lugs keep the case close to the wrist, so it reads closer to a 40mm watch on most arms while still filling the dial generously.
Can it be worn with formal dress?
It is built for it. The thin case, leather strap and restrained dial make it a natural match for a suit, and it also works casually with a knit sweater or an open-collar shirt.
How accurate is the movement out of the box?
Most examples settle within roughly plus or minus 15 seconds a day after a short break-in period, which is normal for an automatic at this level and easily adjusted by any watchmaker.