An IWC replica watch has a rich history and tradition as an ancient manufacturer of pocket watches. Its foray into wrist watch production has not only enhanced its status but also brought about more competition in the market, original and replica alike.

   International Watch Company (IWC), in the first 50 years of its existence, produced pocket watches. Until 1940, when IWC came up with its first wrist watch model, aviator's navigation watch, it was huge had a diameter of 55mm and used a 19 ligne pocket watch movement. Prior to 1940, IWC did manufacture a few wristwatches but they were only adaptations of their pocket watches. Thus, an IWC watch has a rich history of being one of the few that have bought the pocket watch users out to using wrist watches by adapting their models. This rich history certainly contributes heavily towards the
great demand for IWC replica watches.

   The IWC watch adaptation saga began when a Portuguese customer ordered a wrist watch from IWC, which would have the same accuracy and size of a pocket watch. IWC then selected the slimmest and reliable watch movement and designed a classic stainless steel case to house and launch the wrist watch. Thus was born the legend of IWC “Portugieser” watch which is still the most sought after today.

IWC Perpetual Calendar Genuine Replica Movement: mechanical, self-winding. Functions: hours, minutes, seconds, date, day of the week, month, year, 24 hours. Case: Ion Plating Gold gold 18k polished steel Mineral-crystal glass . Dial: yellow Strap / Bracelet: leather.

   The Portugieser had a silver plated dial, gold Arabic numerals on the dial and gold swallow hands. IWC reproduced a replica of the Portugeiser in 1993, on its 125 th anniversary as a Jubilee edition. This limited edition was limited to 1000 pieces in steel, 500 in rose and 250 in platinum with a sapphire back. The US pricing was at $21,500 for platinum, $12,500 for gold and $8500 for steel versions. They were sold out in record time, spurning further demand.

   IWC then produced more of these watches for a limited time, where upon the market was satisfied and the demand went further up. There came the opportunity for IWC replica watches. The replica watch manufacturers seized upon this opportunity and produced stunning replicas of IWC watches.

   An IWC watch by itself is not very expensive. The qualities that set apart an IWC watch from others are its triumphant design, less distinctive, traditional and exemplary uniqueness. The IWC watches are beautiful and work accurately. The charm of about 140 years of existence and the story of the Portugeiser from the 1930's only add to the charm of owning an IWC watch.

   In the current market situation where the demand for replica watches is on the rise daily, IWC replicas command their own demand and are entirely obtainable at a fraction of their original prices. In a bid to satisfy, the human vanity that we all posses, an IWC watch is “the” premium watch to own and an IWC replica is the best bet to offset the expenditure and keep the pride intact. Like the original premium brand market, the replica brand market also has competition and the history and charm associated with an IWC watch work towards enhancing its demand, being unique and original also helps.

   Replica watches come in three basic qualities, Made in Switzerland, Made in Japan and Made in Asia. The quality is Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 respectively. Grade 1 replica watches are known to be the best. While purchasing a replica watch, use due diligence and wisdom.

   Grade 1 quality is highly priced but the best available. While buying, make sure you look at the design flaws or dissimilarities, the warranty offered and the reputation of the seller. Make sure you check and recheck the prices of the model that captures your interest by comparing with different dealers. Finally, always buy using a credit card so that the warranty becomes enforceable.