IWC Portugieser Automatic

About this reference

The IWC Portugieser Automatic reference 5001-01 was produced from approximately 2004 until 2015. This stainless steel model is valued by collectors for its caliber 50010 movement, which features the Pellaton winding system and a seven-day power reserve displayed at the 3 o’clock position. The 42.3mm case houses a silver-plated dial with applied rose gold Arabic numerals and leaf-shaped hands, a configuration that established the modern aesthetic for the Portugieser line. Unlike its successor, the 5007, the 5001-01 utilizes a slower 2.5Hz beat rate and a single-barrel architecture. On the secondary market, this reference typically trades between $6,500 and $8,500 depending on condition and the presence of original documentation. Early production units are noted for having a "fish" crown, which was later replaced by the Probus Scafusia logo, a detail often tracked by brand enthusiasts.