{"product_id":"40970084-as09071","title":"Portugieser","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere isn’t a more rare and significant timepiece in watchmaking history than the International Watch Company Reference 325. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe IWC Reference 325 represents the brand’s first “true” Jumbo model and one of the first of its kind being that its 42mm case diameter was an unprecedented size during a time when sub-35mm watches were the norm. For IWC, the Portugieser models got their start, as well as their name, in the late 1930s when a Portuguese merchant approached the brand with a request for a bespoke wristwatch with marine precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis particular Reference 325, features the distinct large case profile spanning 42mm in width, as well as an ultra-thin bezel, a ‘turbine’ crown, holey lugs and an acrylic crystal. The dial however, is what steals the show. The black dial has patinated to a gorgeous ‘starry night’ display. The ‘Arabic’ indices have faded to black, but are still legible, and are accompanied by a subsidiary seconds register and a matching ‘stick’ handset. It also comes fitted to a black alligator strap with a signed steel pin buckle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThere weren’t many of these put into production. In fact, only a few hundred, which begs the question, how many are in fantastic and functioning condition? Not many.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis IWC Reference 325 is as collectable as it gets! Own a piece of IWC history today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"IWC Schaffhausen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532580180225,"sku":"40970084","price":39850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1698\/0935\/files\/AS09071_40970084_IWC_PORTUGIESER1943_REF325-6.jpg?v=1752773340","url":"https:\/\/goldennycjewelry.com\/products\/40970084-as09071","provider":"Golden NYC Jewelry and Watches Golden NYC Jewelry® | Fine Jewelry 18K Gold Watches Diamonds Gemstones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}