The new 2024 IWC Portuguese Seven Days watch, featuring a large case diameter, features Arabic numerals and leaf-shaped hands, a hallmark of the Portugieser collection. Furthermore, the Portugieser Seven boasts comprehensive upgrades in detail. The Portugieser Seven was the watch that surprised me the most.

Case: The new Portuguese VII has successfully reduced its thickness from 14.1mm to 13mm while maintaining its diameter at 42.4mm. 13mm is generally considered a critical point in judging the thickness and comfort of a watch, so this 1mm is extremely important for the Portuguese VII, which is mainly used for formal wear. At the same time, it finally avoids being criticized as a formal watch that is thicker than a Submariner.

Mirror: In order to have a thinner experience, IWC uses a pot-lid sapphire mirror, which not only gives the pointer more space to move, but also greatly improves the aesthetics. In addition, APs spared no expense to use a pot-lid sapphire mirror on the back, making the back more beautiful.

Dial: The dial has undergone significant changes compared to the old model. The new model has eliminated the track-style scale for the small seconds at 9 o’clock. Furthermore, the “1” area of the power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock is no longer red. These adjustments and optimizations give the watch a simpler and more refined look, while also highlighting the overall integrity of the dial. Aps products, only the best!