Introduction
Sell IWC Portugieser Automatic 40 in Dubai—there, we said the magic SEO words right off the bat. This compact 40 mm stunner shrinks the legendary Portugieser DNA into wrist-friendly proportions without losing an ounce of swagger. If you’re ready to turn yours into crisp dirhams (or dollars) with zero hassle, you’re in the right place.
“Fast cash, no hassle!”
Sami, Dubai
Story Behind the Watch & Maker
IWC’s Portugieser line started in 1939 when two Portuguese traders demanded a wristwatch as accurate as a marine chronometer. The result? An oversized 43 mm beast that kicked off the big-watch trend decades before it was cool. Fast-forward to 2020: IWC shrank the silhouette to a wearable 40.4 mm while stuffing it with a modern in-house movement. Cue the Portugieser Automatic 40—heritage vibes, everyday practicality.
Historical Facts You’ll Love to Drop at Brunch
| Milestone | What Happened | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Original ref. 325 launches | Birth of Portugieser legend |
| 1993 | Jubilee Edition marks comeback | Sparks modern Portugieser craze |
| 1998 | Rare automatic ref. 3531 appears | First compact, auto Portugieser |
| 2018 | Calibre 82200 debuts | Sets stage for Automatic 40 |
| 2020 | Automatic 40 released (IW3583xx series) | Smaller case, fresh market buzz |
Production Details & Movement Deep Dive
Case: 40.4 mm wide, 12.4 mm thick—Goldilocks sizing for almost any wrist.
Metals: Stainless steel, 5N rose gold, and the rare white-gold IW358402 for baller points.
Crystal: Box-style sapphire, anti-reflective both sides—glare? Not on your watch.
Engine Room: IWC’s calibre 82200 with Pellaton ceramic winding pawls for near-bulletproof durability.
Juice: 60-hour power reserve, so you can drop it Friday night and still make Monday’s board meeting on time.
Water Resistance: 30 m—you could survive a desert downpour, but leave scuba to the Yacht Club variant.
Scarcity & Exclusivity
Rose-gold IW358306 pieces hover in the low-teens USD and get snapped up fast by bling hunters. The white-gold IW358402 pops up even less often and commands a mid-five-figure AED spend. Translation: supply is thin, demand is thicc—perfect storm for fetching best price in town.
Why Collectors Crave It
Heritage Flex: Direct design line back to the 1930s deck chronometers.
Balanced Size: Bridges dress and sport; under a cuff yet still wrist candy.
In-House Heart: No more modular compromises—pure IWC tech.
See-Through Caseback: Movement porn for horology geeks.
Price Range in 2025
| Metal | Secondary-Market Range (USD) | Our Offer Range (90%) | Secondary-Market Range (AED) | Our Offer Range (90%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel IW358304 | $5,000–$6,500 | $4,500–$5,850 | 18,365–23,875 | 16,529–21,488 |
| Rose Gold IW358306 | $14,000–$17,000 | $12,600–$15,300 | 51,422–62,441 | 46,280–56,197 |
| White Gold IW358402 | $16,000–$21,000 | $14,400–$18,900 | 58,768–77,133 | 52,891–69,420 |
Top dollar guaranteed—beat any legit Dubai quote or we’ll eat our Santoni straps.
Common Issues? We Still Buy!
Hairline scratches on polished bezel—no judgment, desert sand is brutal.
Strap wear or sweat marks—Dubai summers happen.
Faded lume or minor moisture spots—our watchmakers love a challenge.
We purchase as-is, saving you the polish paranoia.
Famous Wrist Sightings & Pop-Culture Moments
Brad Pitt rocked a rose-gold Portugieser while filming “Bullet Train,” proving refined can still smash-through glass ceilings. On YouTube watch-nerd channels, the Automatic 40 dominates “every-day elegance” round-ups, crushing overtly chunky rivals.
Related Watches Worth a Peek
Love clean dials? Check our guide to the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Jumbo—it’s the Portugieser’s steel-sports cousin. Fancy moon-phase magic? Dive into the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar for full-fat complication bliss.
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Lina, Abu Dhabi
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