The Record Ledger · updated October 2026 · 8 documented results
The 8 Most Expensive IWC Portugieser Watches Ever Sold
The most expensive IWC Portugieser ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the IWC Portugieser ref. 325, which realized $71,456 at Phillips Geneva in 2016 — the top of 8 documented results totaling $365,970.
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IWC Portugieser
$71,456 · 2016 · Phillips Geneva
A rare first-series example from 1943 featuring the pocket watch caliber 74 and a glossy black dial with Breguet numerals.
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IWC Portugieser "Missing Link"
$60,023 · 2017 · Phillips Geneva
One of only 57 examples produced in 1981, serving as a bridge between the original 1939 model and the 1993 Jubilee edition.
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IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar
$60,000 · 2024 · Sotheby's New York
A white gold perpetual calendar from the personal collection of Tom Brady, featuring an anthracite 'ardoise' dial; purchased by Brady to commemorate his 30th birthday.
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IWC Portugieser
$56,000 · 2023 · Phillips Geneva
A 1946 example delivered to Bratislava, preserved in unrestored condition with a striking mustard-hued patina on the luminous numerals.
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IWC Portugieser
$40,016 · 2021 · Christie's Geneva
A rare 1943 example of the original oversized Portuguese model, featuring the Caliber 74 pocket watch movement and a 'stardust' tropical dial.
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IWC Portugieser
$34,500 · 2012 · Sotheby's Geneva
An extremely rare original Reference 325 from 1942, powered by the Calibre 74 pocket watch movement; one of the earliest examples of the oversized Portugieser.
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IWC Portugieser
$34,450 · 2020 · Phillips Geneva
A rare 1943 example with a black dial professionally restored by the manufacturer, highlighting the model's early history.
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IWC Portugieser Automatic
$9,525 · 2025 · Phillips New York
A modern classic featuring the 7-day power reserve movement, sold at the New York Sessions online auction.
How the record was set
Every documented result that beat all before it.
| Year | New record | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $34,500 | IWC Portugieser · Sotheby's Geneva |
| 2016 | $71,456 | IWC Portugieser · Phillips Geneva |
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“The most expensive IWC Portugieser ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the IWC Portugieser ref. 325, which realized $71,456 at Phillips Geneva in 2016 — the top of 8 documented results totaling $365,970.” — MostExpensiveWatches, October 2026. https://mostexpensivewatches.net/most-expensive/model/iwc-portugieser
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