The IW3717 is one of the most recognizable references in the Portugieser family — a clean two-register chronograph with a wide, uncluttered dial, slim leaf hands, and a thin bezel that makes the watch wear larger than its measurements suggest. This replica version is aimed at buyers who want that exact profile on the wrist without the original's five-figure outlay. What follows covers the details that matter before you order: how the dial is finished, how the case is built, and how the watch ships.
Key Features
- Two-register chronograph layout with running seconds and a 30-minute totalizer
- Applied Arabic numerals and slim leaf-shaped hands with polished edges
- Flange-mounted quarter-second track for a clean, period-correct look
- 41 mm case diameter with a slim, tapered profile that slips under a cuff
- Push-pull chronograph pushers with a firm, defined click at start, stop, and reset
- Exhibition caseback showing the decorated automatic movement
- Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating on the underside
- Quick-release strap pins so you can swap leather for mesh in seconds
Materials and Specifications
The case is machined from 316L stainless steel and finished with a mix of brushed flanks and a polished bezel, which is the combination the reference calls for. The dial is a multi-layer construction: a matte or sunburst base, printed track, then applied markers set into drilled feet rather than glued on, so they sit flat and cast a proper shadow. Inside is a decorated automatic chronograph movement with a 28,800 vph beat rate and roughly 40 hours of reserve; the rotor and bridges carry Geneva-striping and blued screws. Water resistance is rated for everyday splash and handwashing, and the watch is supplied on a stitched leather strap with a signed pin buckle.
Shipping and Returns
Orders are packed in a protective travel pouch and boxed for transit, with tracking issued once the parcel leaves the warehouse. Most destinations arrive within one to three weeks depending on customs clearance. If the watch does not suit you, unused pieces in original packaging can be returned within the stated window for a refund or exchange — contact support first so the return can be logged and tracked.
Is the replica IW3717 comfortable for daily wear?
Yes. The 41 mm case is thin enough to sit close to the wrist, and the curved lugs keep it from overhanging on smaller arms. It wears well under a shirt cuff and is light enough to forget about by mid-afternoon.
How close is the replica to the original reference?
Proportions, dial layout, hand shape, and strap width all follow the genuine 3717 closely. The main tell on any replica is the movement finishing and the crispness of the printing, both of which are noticeably better on current batches than on older ones.
Can the strap be changed?
Yes — the quick-release pins mean no tools are needed. Twenty-millimeter straps fit, so leather, suede, and Milanese mesh are all straightforward swaps.