The IWC Portuguese collection was initially introduced in 1939 and has since become one of the iconic faces of the brand. The present watch maintains the classic "International Watch Co." fonts seen on the first Portuguese reference 325, and it expands the collection to include the majestic minute repeater complication—a feature that only a few watchmakers have mastered. With a plexiglass crystal and a beautiful hand-wound mechanical movement derived from pocket watches, the reference 5240 was introduced in 1995, and the yellow gold variant was produced in limited quantities of only 250 examples.
The movement of this watch is truly remarkable both in terms of its mechanical complexity and its aesthetic appeal. Although the hammers and gong are not visible via the display caseback, the movement plates are adorned with sophisticated "Côtes de Genève" stripes. With impressive craftsmanship, the present watch offers a brilliant opportunity for watch connoisseurs to acquire a piece of exceptional quality and excellence.