The fake Portugieser Automatic 42 is a 1:1 replica of IWC's 42 mm Portugieser Automatic, the reference with small seconds at 9 o'clock, a power reserve indicator at 3 and a date window at 6. It is the version most buyers pick when they want the clean, symmetrical Portugieser layout in a size that still slips under a shirt cuff. This guide covers what the replica gets right, the materials to expect, and how ordering works.
Key Features
- 42.3 mm polished stainless steel case with the original's stepped bezel and slim lugs
- Silver-plated or blue sunray dial with applied Arabic numerals and feuille hands
- Small seconds subdial at 9 o'clock and a working power reserve indicator at 3
- Date aperture at 6, color matched to the dial so it disappears at a glance
- Automatic movement with twin barrels, echoing the seven-day architecture of the original
- Sapphire crystal front and exhibition caseback, both anti-reflective coated
- Leather strap with a signed deployant-style clasp; rubber and alligator options available
Materials and Specifications
The case is cut from 316L stainless steel, polished on the bezel and brushed along the flanks, and measures roughly 42.3 mm across by 14.5 mm thick with a 22 mm lug width. Crystals are sapphire front and back, so the decorated rotor and balance stay visible through the exhibition caseback. Inside sits an automatic movement with twin mainspring barrels and a rated power reserve in the seven-day range, wound by crown and by rotor motion. Water resistance handles rain and handwashing, but not swimming.
Shipping and Returns
Orders are packed in plain, unbranded boxes and dispatched within one to two business days with tracking. Delivery usually runs a few days to a couple of weeks depending on destination. Unworn pieces can be returned inside the stated return window, and every watch is timing checked and photographed before it leaves the workshop.
Is the fake Portugieser Automatic 42 the same size as the genuine watch?
Yes. The replica follows the 42.3 mm diameter, the same lug-to-lug footprint and the same 22 mm strap width, so aftermarket straps and overall wrist presence match the original closely.
How close is the dial layout?
Very close. The subdial at 9, power reserve at 3 and date at 6 sit in the same positions with matching proportions, which is the detail most people notice first in a side-by-side comparison.
What should I check before ordering?
Confirm the movement option, dial color and strap type you want, ask for real photos of the exact piece, and get the return policy and shipping method in writing before you pay.