Hold onto your hats, watch enthusiasts! The latest APS 2024 IWC Portuguese Seven-Day Chain is here, and it’s got some stunning updates that will leave you in awe. Known affectionately as the ‘Portugieser,’ this timepiece brings fresh design elements while maintaining its iconic DNA — the large Arabic numerals paired with leaf-shaped hands.

First off, let’s talk about the case. The Portuguese Seven Day (or ‘Portugieser’) keeps its impressive 42.4mm diameter, but get this: the thickness has been reduced from 14.1mm to 13mm! For a dress watch, this is a game-changer, as 13mm is often seen as the sweet spot for comfort. No more gripes about a dress watch being thicker than a diving watch!

Looking through the lens of innovation, the new model boasts a domed sapphire crystal on both the front and the back. This unique feature not only adds elegance to the timepiece but also provides extra room for the hands to move freely, enhancing the overall aesthetic.

Moving onto the dial, exciting changes are evident. Gone is the small-seconds track at 9 o’clock, providing a cleaner look. Plus, the power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock no longer uses red in the ‘1’ area, simplifying and refining the face of the watch and emphasizing its cohesiveness.

APS certainly saves the best for those who appreciate true craftsmanship. What’s your favorite feature of the new Portuguese Seven Day?