IWC PORTUGIESER YACHT CLUB CHRONOGRAPH WATCH REVIEW

IWC PORTUGIESER YACHT CLUB CHRONOGRAPH WATCH REVIEW

IWC PORTUGIESER YACHT CLUB CHRONOGRAPH WATCH REVIEW

Despite several key variations in stylistic design cues

The Yacht Club Chronograph continues to be instantly instantly recognisable as being a member of the Portugieser collection. The 43.5mm stainless situation shares several design traits using the classic Portugieser chronograph. Despite its elevated size, the timepiece still used easily around the author’s wrist.

IWC PORTUGIESER YACHT CLUB CHRONOGRAPH WATCH REVIEW

The timepiece includes a round stainless situation which measures 43.5mm across. Granted, an extremely generous proportion, but one that's not a new comer to the company. It shares several design traits using the classic chronograph: the situation shape, pushers and crown looks identical. However, in which the Portugieser family is most effective for dressing, the Yacht-Club is for experiencing the water oceans, boating (and desk diving!). Its appearance is quite sporty, having a maxi-sized situation, thick bezel and crown pads. Despite its size, the timepiece used very well: it sitting easily around the author’s (smaller sized than average) 5.5″ wrist with higher all-round weight distribution. In addition, the 14.2mm situation thickness ensured a enjoyable wrist presence without having to be overbearing.

A proper mixture of polished and brushed surfaces ensures a sporty-elegance flair: flashy without having to be brash. Also seen here's its situation thickness of 14.2mm: an appropriate size while supplying sufficient wrist presence.

Finishing is really a visual and physical treat

The situation includes a healthy mixture of meticulously polished and brushed surfaces, making certain a vibrant and seductive appearance. A sporty-elegance flair possibly flashy without having to be brash. Finally, the corners and sides features smooth, sensual curves without any ‘rough edges’.

The dial may be the highlight of the watch, sporting an uplifting sunburst blue with contrasting white-colored dials. The bottom and top counters records hrs/minutes-passed and running-seconds correspondingly. They don a circular pattern and sits slightly recessed in to the dial for much better depth. Its printing is sort of busy with two scales, but we'd no difficulties with readability. Actually, the whole dial includes a rather unadulterated and sleek appearance: no ‘handy reminders’ of specifications or certifications - a detail that's greatly appreciated. Furthermore, we enjoyed the subtle, charming touches like the distinct red chronograph seconds hands. Overall a reliable dial with effective utilization of negative space.

To finish it off, the sporty mien is supported by polished appliqué arabic numerals Body that contributes a stylish flair towards the watch. Extending outwards are 13 hour-markers. And complimenting them is some feuille (leaf)-formed minute and hour hands. Both hour-markers and hands happen to be full of SuperLuminova which ensures good legibility in most situations.

Powering the  Panzera Aquamarine is Miyota automatic movement. It's a 21 jewel Miyota so my assumption would be that the movement is a few variation from the 8215 permitting each dayOrday complication. Like a lot of you, I'm not an enormous fan from the 8200 series Miyota movements. These movements are robust but sometimes be inaccurate. Additionally, I don't look after the erratic movement from the second hands round the dial. It simply bothers me, when i like the smooth sweep supplied by movements like the 9015 and ETA movements. Like many, I'm still trying to sit in the concept that increasingly more we will begin to see the 8215 or similar in lots of new watch models to keep prices lower. As I like the Miyota 9015, many occasions we're now even more by using their movement. I'd almost rather companies choose the Seiko NH35 rather from the Miyota 8215. The NH35 is needed keep the total cost lower for consumers while supplying a little more of the great looking sweep through the second hands. I believe Panzera could have been better offered by a minimum of going the Seiko route within this situation.

There have been several minor complaints however. Some might prefer the top sub dial be produced slightly smaller sized to prevent reducing the ’11’ numeral (think Portugieser Chronograph Classic). These guys the ‘flipped’ markings around the counters. That stated, these minor niggles don't detract much from the overall looks.

Turning the keep an eye on, we discover a see-through azure situation back. The timepiece occurs an associated blue rubber strap with metal keeper. One interesting note concerning the rubber may be the motif underneath which prevents slippage during the wrist.

Within the Yacht-Club houses the IWC 89361 calibre 

An in-house manufactured chronograph movement. It boasts a remarkable 60-hrs power reserve and beats at 28,800 bph (4Hz). In addition, this self-winding movement includes a flyback function and date complication. Finishing is well performed entirely with haute horology adornments for example C?tes de Genève (Geneva Stripes) and perlage (circular graining).

The in-house IWC 89361 calibre is really a flyback chronograph boasting a 60-hrs power reserve. Finishing seems to become completed to a higher engineering standard. Nevertheless, an apparent option for movement.

The chronograph pushers feels pronounced upon activation and winding was smooth with higher tactile feedback. This movement are available across IWC’s portfolio of chronograph watches along with other iterations from the Yacht-Club, thus its choice seems to become a no-brainer.