Portofino IWC

IWC Portofino watch: an iconic collection with timeless elegance

In 1984, Swiss brand IWC launched a luxurious gold timepiece with classic lines: the Portofino watch. Named after a famous seaside town on the Italian Riviera, the model was then an ode to timeless beauty and the Mediterranean art of living. At the time of the collection's release, one reference (the 5251) was a great success with lovers of fine watchmaking. It was the now very famous Portofino Manual Winding Moon Phase, which, with its atypical diameter for the time (46 mm) and its complications, became a true watchmaking icon. Since the resounding success of the reference 5251, the Portofino watches are considered the most prestigious dress watches of the IWC manufacture. Symbols of sobriety and elegance, they meet the demands of timepiece lovers who are at once sleek, glamorous and sophisticated.

IWC watches of rare quality in terms of finish, materials and precision

IWC Portofino watches are known for their particularly successful design. Chic yet understated, elegant and refined, they reflect the city that inspired the name of the collection, which is now highly prized by a wealthy international clientele. The original Portofino had several features that are still present today in the latest models. The imposing round case is carefully polished while the white dial is topped by Roman numerals, slender leaf hands and filigree hour markers. Subsequent models also feature steel cases, and some women's models feature bezels encrusted with over 60 diamonds. Today, Portofino watches are offered with several complications, including popular chronograph and tourbillon models. Whichever you choose, you will benefit from exceptional design quality. Find all of the most iconic pre-owned luxury timepieces on Cresus.