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ref 228
Jun 14, 2023,09:41 AM
my 228 is with similar thin crown. I also notice the thick and big crown is for ref 325.
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Ref. 325
By: lavrentivs : June 13th, 2023-17:50
The genesis of the Portugieser line starts with this series of watches. Introduced in 1939, it initially had no name nor reference number. It was recorded in IWC’s records with “Mod. 228” for the case model. As for the name, the story goes that a wholesal...
Great watch.
By: TheMadDruid : June 13th, 2023-19:46
I think you’ll find that the crowns weren’t necessarily consistent with the Portugiesers. They were manufactured in batches and at different times over the course of at least a decade. If IWC still sponsors a dedicated Forum then I would suggest you post ...
lol
By: loketsp : June 13th, 2023-23:08
Thanks for the reply.
By: lavrentivs : June 14th, 2023-17:34
I suspected that could be the situation but wasn't sure.
ref 228
By: chronomtr : June 14th, 2023-09:41
my 228 is with similar thin crown. I also notice the thick and big crown is for ref 325.
Interesting.
By: lavrentivs : June 14th, 2023-17:36
Thanks for the information.