The Portofino Small Seconds 37 is one of the cleanest dress watches in the IWC lineup — a compact 37 mm case, a wide uncluttered dial, and a small seconds subdial resting at 6 o'clock. This first copy rendition follows the same proportions and dial layout, so it delivers the quiet, understated look at a fraction of the original outlay. It suits a suit on Monday and a linen shirt on the weekend.
What Is the Portofino Small Seconds 37?
It is a slim round dress watch with a 37 mm diameter case and a small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock instead of a central seconds hand. The smaller size makes it a natural fit for narrower wrists and for anyone who prefers a watch that slides under a cuff.
Key Features
- 37 mm polished case with rounded lugs and a slim bezel
- Small seconds subdial at 6 o'clock
- Sunray-brushed dial with applied baton indices
- Leaf-shaped hour and minute hands
- Domed crystal with an anti-reflective coating
- Automatic movement with a smoothly sweeping seconds hand
- Leather strap with an alligator-style textured finish
- Pin or deployment buckle, quick to swap
Materials and Specifications
The case is cut from 316L stainless steel and polished to a high mirror finish, with the caseback engraved in the same style as the original. Thickness sits at roughly 9 mm, and the lug width is 18 mm, so a wide range of aftermarket straps will fit. The dial is protected by a domed crystal, the hands and indices are rhodium-toned, and inside runs an automatic movement with a small seconds module, keeping the subdial sweeping smoothly. Water resistance covers everyday contact with splashes and rain, not swimming.
How Does the 37 mm Case Wear?
On a wrist between 15 and 18 cm the case sits close to the profile of a classic dress watch, with the lugs curving down rather than jutting out. Wearers with larger wrists can still carry it as a formal, minimal piece.
Can I Change the Strap?
Yes. The 18 mm lug width takes standard straps, and the spring bars release with a simple tool, so you can move between leather, suede, or a mesh bracelet in a couple of minutes.
Shipping and Returns
Every order is inspected and timed before it leaves the workshop, then packed discreetly and dispatched with tracking. Most parcels arrive within a few business days, and if the watch is not right for you, returns are accepted within the stated window as long as it comes back unworn with its protective film intact. Our support team answers sizing and strap questions before and after purchase.