IWC portuguese strap choices

[Sir Snaz]

afternoon all ......I have a portuguese chrono that i love and wear everyday .....always had it on leather straps ......but just now my 3rd has gone caput.....wondered if anyone has ever seen one on a metal/mesh strap? ....if so what did you think? ....

[jonny70]

how long do your strap last? do you wear it every day?

[Dominic H]

Hi Peter,

You could try a mesh bracelet on the Portuguese chrono. It would give a similar look to the Breitling Superocean Heritage.



As IWC do not offer a bracelet for the Portuguese, you'll need to buy a generic type. An example of a good after market bracelet would be here*

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STAINLESS-STEEL-SHARK-ME...

• There are many other bracelet suppliers available.

[Hoofy]

(Image stolen from the web. I intend to write a sales receipt with my name on it and claim it as mine. )

[PorkaFly]

IWC do a wider Milanese strap than standard Portofino Milanese strap (above) which I put onto my 8Day Wound to "save" the special leather strap...not cheap though even from M&W at T5...something like £800 tax free! However, it is beautifully made, substantial in feel/weight and has a good clasp; and a year-on from purchase is wearing well.

[Dominic H]

Good call you two. I'd completely overlooked the Portofino bracelet option.

I've just had a quick look on the IWC Collectors Forum on the IWC website. The experts suggest that the bracelet for the Portofino chrono is also a 20mm fitment, sh should fit the Portuguese chrono.

This is the version that should fit....



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[HarrySmash]

jonny70 said:

how long do your strap last? do you wear it every day?

Would be interested in this also - looking at an IWC Portofino on an alligator strap

[andy tims]

HarrySmash said:

jonny70 said:

how long do your strap last? do you wear it every day?

Would be interested in this also - looking at an IWC Portofino on an alligator strap

Some people's sweat reacts more strongly than others to leather. This is compounded by the fact that most manufacture branded straps are, despite there cost, not the best quality leather.

Aftermarket is the way to go IMHO.

[Sir Snaz]

jonny70 said:

how long do your strap last? do you wear it every day?

well they tend to last about 10mths - 1yr.....and yep I wear it everyday ........not sure its sweat thats killing them, so much as rubbing on desks/phones/computers etc etc again

[Sir Snaz]

now off to look at mesh straps

[PorkaFly]

Dominic H said:

Good call you two. I'd completely overlooked the Portofino bracelet option.

I've just had a quick look on the IWC Collectors Forum on the IWC website. The experts suggest that the bracelet for the Portofino chrono is also a 20mm fitment, sh should fit the Portuguese chrono.

This is the version that should fit....



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I must read up on the Portofino.
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Fyi...the mesh strap is wider on my 8Day Wound version at 22mm than the 20mm standard Portofino...have no idea what the strap size is on the Portuguese so this may or may not be a good a thing!

PF

[jonny70]

HarrySmash said:

Would be interested in this also - looking at an IWC Portofino on an alligator strap

The strap on my Portuguese chronograph is 4 years old (though not worn every day) and is starting to look a little tired (luckily I have a replacement strap)

[jonny70]

Sir Snaz said:

well they tend to last about 10mths - 1yr.....and yep I wear it everyday ........not sure its sweat thats killing them, so much as rubbing on desks/phones/computers etc etc again

Woh one year .They aint cheap these straps. Mines a little worn at the pin buckle and is looking a little tired.

how much are replacements? ( i havea spare mint strap(sorry not for sale lol but curious for the future, also dont wear it every day)

[Dominic H]

PorkaFly said:

Dominic H said:

Lots of words, some helpful.

Fyi...the mesh strap is wider on my 8Day Wound version at 22mm than the 20mm standard Portofino...have no idea what the strap size is on the Portuguese so this may or may not be a good a thing!

PF

Hi Jonty,

The 8-Day is fitted with a 22mm strap and the Chrono/Auto Portofino is fitted with a 20mm strap. The 20mm bracelet should fit....

D