IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Automatic 42 Year of the Horse

The IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Automatic 42 Year of the Horse, reference IW501709, has a 42.4 mm stainless steel case measuring 13 mm thick. A sapphire crystal covers the red dial, while a second sapphire crystal forms the display back. The self-winding IWC-manufactured calibre 52011 uses Pellaton automatic winding and provides 168 hours of power reserve. It runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour with 31 jewels and 264 components. The dial shows small hacking seconds, a date display and a power reserve indicator. IWC rates the watch to 50 metres. A black alligator leather strap is fitted at the 22 mm lugs. The rotor carries an 18-carat gold medallion shaped as a galloping horse.