IWC IW371615 Portugieser Chronograph SS Green Dial

The IWC Portugieser Chronograph ref. IW371615 is a modern expression of one of Schaffhausen's most enduring signatures, pairing the collection's disciplined, nautical-inspired design with a rich green dial that gives the model a more contemporary collector profile. Introduced as part of the current Portugieser family refresh around 2020, this reference retains the line's defining architecture: a broad, highly legible dial, applied Arabic numerals, feuille hands, and the balanced bi-compax chronograph layout that has made the Portugieser Chronograph a cornerstone of the category. Its 41 mm stainless steel case preserves the elegant proportions that distinguish the Portugieser from more overtly sporting chronographs, while the slim bezel keeps the dial visually expansive on the wrist. At its core is the IWC-manufactured caliber 69355, an automatic chronograph movement with column-wheel construction, a 46-hour power reserve, and an exhibition back that allows a clear view of its finishing and mechanics. Collectors value this generation for combining the purity of the classic Portugieser design with an in-house movement architecture, marking an important evolution from earlier outsourced-caliber examples. The green dial variant is especially appealing for buyers seeking a more unusual execution of an otherwise highly traditional reference, offering depth and warmth without disrupting the model's formal character. Although the official launch configuration was delivered on a leather strap, the watch is also known to accommodate IWC's stainless steel bracelet format used across the contemporary Portugieser Chronograph family, giving the design additional versatility. With its restrained case design, historically important model line, and modern manufacture movement, the IW371615 stands as one of the more compelling contemporary dress-leaning chronographs from a major Swiss house. For collectors who appreciate the Portugieser's heritage but want a less conventional dial, this reference strikes a particularly strong balance between tradition, usability, and visual distinction. Like New with European Watch Company leather travel pouch.