The fake Portugieser Automatic 42 is a replica take on one of the most recognisable dress watches in the Portugieser line. It keeps the 42mm case, the clean railroad-track dial and the slim feuille hands that make the original so easy to read. This page covers the real dimensions, materials and movement details so you know exactly what arrives in the box.
Key Features
- 42mm stainless steel case with a polished bezel and brushed flanks
- Automatic mechanical movement with a sweeping seconds hand
- Date aperture at six o'clock on a balanced, symmetrical dial
- Railway-style minute track with applied indices and feuille hands
- Domed, anti-reflective crystal for a warmer, period-correct look
- Exhibition caseback showing the rotor and decorated bridges
- Choice of alligator-grain leather strap or matching steel bracelet
- Arrives in a protective travel pouch with a spare spring bar
Materials and Specifications
The case measures 42mm across and roughly 13mm thick, cut from 316L stainless steel and finished with a polished bezel against brushed sides. The crystal is domed mineral or sapphire depending on the version you pick, both coated to cut glare. Inside sits an automatic calibre with a power reserve of around 40 hours and a date window at six o'clock. The strap is alligator-grain leather on a steel pin buckle, and a bracelet option is available if you prefer a heavier feel. Water resistance covers splashes and hand washing rather than swimming.
Shipping and Returns
Orders are packed in a protective pouch and dispatched with tracking within a few business days. If the watch arrives with a fault, a stopped movement or the wrong configuration, contact us inside the stated return window and we will arrange a replacement or a refund once the item is back with us. Keep the packaging until you have confirmed everything works as expected.
Does the 42mm case wear large on a small wrist?
At 42mm it is a substantial dress watch, but the short, curved lugs keep it wearable on wrists from roughly 16cm upward. If you usually wear 38mm to 40mm pieces, expect a noticeably bigger presence.
How reliable is the automatic movement?
These replicas use a Chinese or Japanese automatic calibre rather than an in-house Swiss movement. Looked after properly they keep reasonable time for years, though they will not match the accuracy or service life of a genuine manufacture calibre.
What should I check when the watch arrives?
Wind it, set the date, and let it run for a full day to confirm the power reserve holds. Check the crown action, the alignment of the date window and any marks on the crystal or case before the return window closes.