IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser ChronographvsJaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar Pink Gold

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Measurements
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Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph

Master Control Chronograph Calendar Pink Gold
Diameter
41mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12.1mm
lowest
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
46h
65h
highest
MSRP
$23,500
$20,700
lowest
Movement
69355
Jaeger-LeCoultre Calibre 759
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
5 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph for its legible and handsome design, with specific appreciation for the contrasting blue subdials on a white dial, often referred to as the "Blue Panda." The comfortable blue rubber strap is noted as versatile, though some suggest a leather strap for formal settings. The in-house automatic Calibre 69355 movement is visible through the display caseback, and its column-wheel chronograph actuation is described as crisp and smooth. One owner reported the watch arriving DOA and found damaged parts during attempted repairs, while another noted that the chronograph function should be used sparingly to avoid issues. The 30m water resistance is considered a minor drawback by reviewers. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3716 Portugieser Chronograph highly for its attractive aesthetic and refined movement at its price point.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar Pink Gold for its beauty, sophistication, and complex complications, with many considering it a grail watch and a pleasure to wear. The 40mm case is noted as well-executed and classically styled, though some find it largeish. Legibility is a mixed point, with some reviewers and owners finding the polished hands blend into the dial, making time-telling difficult, and noting dated typography. The 50m water resistance is considered low for a gold watch on a leather strap. The watch is priced at $14,500 in steel. Overall, owners rate the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Chronograph Calendar Pink Gold highly for its beautiful dial and blend of high complexity and articulation.
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