The replica iw544737 v6 is the version to buy if you have been comparing Portugieser-style releases for a while. It is built on the correct 40.9 mm case footprint with a properly proportioned dial, and each unit is checked by hand before it is packed. The short answer: this is the revision where the small details — dial print, handset length, caseback engraving — finally match the reference closely enough to satisfy a picky eye.
Key Features
- 40.9 mm polished stainless steel case, 12.4 mm thick, with reference-correct lugs and crown size
- Domed sapphire crystal with an anti-reflective coating on the inside surface
- Silver-toned dial with applied hour markers, a fine railroad minute track, and evenly spaced sub-dials
- Thermally blued leaf-style hands with the correct length and taper
- Automatic movement running at 28,800 vph, with hacking and hand-winding
- Exhibition caseback with laser-etched reference markings
- 20 mm Italian calfskin strap with a signed deployant clasp
- 30 m water resistance, rated for splashes and rain only
Materials and Build Quality
The case is machined from 316L surgical-grade stainless steel and finished with alternating polished and lightly brushed surfaces, so it catches light the way the original does on the wrist. The dial goes through five separate printing passes to keep the minute track crisp under magnification, and the markers are applied rather than printed so they cast a real shadow. The strap is vegetable-tanned calfskin with a soft inner lining; it softens within a week of wear and takes a curve that suits the case shape. Each watch is timed and visually inspected before dispatch, and the screw-down caseback gasket is seated by hand.
Shipping and Returns
Orders ship within two business days in discreet, padded packaging with tracking included, and most US addresses land in four to eight days. If the watch arrives with a defect or does not match the listing, contact us within 30 days for a replacement or a full refund — unworn returns in original packaging are accepted without a restocking fee.
How does the v6 differ from earlier versions?
The v6 uses a thinner dial print, a corrected handset length, and deeper caseback engraving. Earlier versions had slightly thicker numerals and a crown that sat a fraction proud of the case.
Can I swim with this watch?
No. The 30 m rating covers hand washing and rain, not swimming or showering. Take it off before you get in the water.
What wrist size does it suit?
A 40.9 mm case with a 20 mm strap wears comfortably on wrists from about 6.25 to 8 inches. The deployant clasp adds roughly 2 mm of adjustment either way.