IWC Super Clone Watches 1:1 Portugieser Automatic 42MM Blue Dial IW501708

Original price was: $950.00.Current price is: $778.00.

AZ Factory Edition — Leather Strap with Deployant Clasp

The AZ Factory iteration of the IWC Portugieser IW501708 represents a precise structural update to the classic automatic line. By successfully reducing the case thickness to 13.0mm to mirror the latest genuine reference, AZ addresses a long-standing critique of previous 14.1mm replicas. The integration of the updated dial layout, which omits the 9 o’clock track scale and the red power reserve marker, demonstrates strict adherence to the current production specifications.

At the core of this reference is the Clone IWC 52011 Caliber, featuring decorative perlage and côtes de Genève finishing visible through the display caseback. The movement integrates a functional power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock and a small seconds sub-dial at 9 o’clock. Consistent with mechanical constraints of this clone architecture, the mainspring yields approximately 36 hours of continuous operation.

The 42.4mm 316L stainless steel case surrounds a deep ocean blue (#003A70) dial, protected by a domed pot-lid sapphire crystal that enhances hand clearance. Applied Arabic numerals and willow-leaf hands are meticulously polished, maintaining the precise visual weight expected from the Portugieser lineage.

Movement: Clone IWC 52011 Caliber — Approximately 36 hours
Case Material: 316L Stainless Steel, 42.4mm diameter, 50.5mm lug-to-lug, [unconfirmed] weight
Bezel: Smooth 316L Stainless Steel, polished finish
Crystal: Pot-lid Sapphire with dual-sided AR coating
Bracelet: Calfskin leather strap with stainless steel deployant clasp
Water Resistance: 30m stated rating — professional pressure test recommended before swimming

This piece serves the collector seeking a highly accurate dress watch alternative. Its refined 13.0mm profile ensures proper clearance under a tailored cuff while maintaining substantial wrist presence.

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Description

AZ Factory IWC Portugieser Automatic 42mm IW501708

A structurally refined replica that successfully captures the critical 13.0mm case thickness and updated dial geometry of the latest generation.

Powered by Clone IWC 52011 Caliber

The mechanical foundation of this reference is the Clone 52011 caliber, engineered to support the dual sub-dial layout of the Portugieser. The movement architecture incorporates a functional power reserve module linked to the 3 o’clock indicator, alongside a sweeping small seconds hand at 9 o’clock. Visually, the movement plates are decorated with circular graining and côtes de Genève, visible through the expansive sapphire caseback, mimicking the Pellaton winding system’s aesthetic.

⏱ Accuracy Profile:

Regulated to approximately ±10–15 seconds per day. The beat rate is maintained at 28,800 vph, providing a smooth sweep for the small seconds hand.

✅ Power Reserve: Approximately 36 hours
✅ Complications: Small seconds at 9 o’clock, functional power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock, date display at 6 o’clock
✅ Winding Direction: Bidirectional rotor winding

Technical Specifications

THE BUILD316L Stainless Steel

The case achieves the crucial 13.0mm thickness and 42.4mm diameter, matching the updated genuine profile. Alternating brushed case flanks and a polished bezel provide appropriate visual contrast.

THE DIALSunburst Blue (#003A70)

Features the updated 2024 layout, omitting the 9 o’clock track scale and red accent on the power reserve. The applied Arabic numerals and leaf hands exhibit clean, distortion-free polishing.

THE BEZELFixed Polished Steel

A narrow, high-polish bezel maximizes dial aperture. The transition from the bezel to the domed pot-lid sapphire crystal is seamless, minimizing visual distortion at shallow angles.

THE BRACELETLeather with Deployant

Fitted with a calfskin strap embossed with an alligator pattern. The stainless steel folding clasp operates with crisp tension and features accurate deep-milled IWC engravings.

Why AZ Factory for This Reference?

Many collectors ask: “Why not APSF or ZF?”

While APSF and ZF have historically dominated the Portugieser 7-Days market with their 14.1mm cases, AZ Factory prioritized the updated IW5017 architecture. By utilizing a redesigned pot-lid sapphire crystal on both the front and exhibition caseback, AZ successfully achieved the 13.0mm thickness critical for formal wear. Furthermore, AZ correctly implemented the subtle 2024 dial revisions, specifically the removal of the red power reserve marker, which other factories often overlook.

Full Disclosure: The factory-supplied leather strap requires a substantial break-in period and lacks the supple texture of genuine Santoni leather; many collectors opt for an immediate aftermarket strap replacement.

Data Sheet

MODEL REFERENCE	IW501708
FACTORY / VERSION	AZ Factory Edition
MOVEMENT	Clone IWC 52011 Caliber
CASE MATERIAL	316L Stainless Steel
WEIGHT & THICKNESS	[unconfirmed] \| 13.0mm
CRYSTAL & LUME	Pot-lid Sapphire \| Non-luminous dress hands
DIMENSIONS	42.4mm × 50.5mm × 13.0mmManual measurements — minor tolerances apply.
WATER RESISTANCE	30m stated rating — professional pressure test recommended before swimming

Collector Q&A

Q: Does the power reserve indicator at 3 o’clock actually function?

A: Yes, the indicator hand is mechanically linked to the mainspring and moves as the watch is wound or depletes. However, the total runtime is approximately 36 hours, rather than the 7 days found on the genuine caliber.

Q: How does the thickness of this AZ version compare to older replicas?

A: AZ Factory updated the case architecture to match the newest IW5017 series, successfully reducing the overall thickness from 14.1mm to 13.0mm. This was achieved largely through the use of a redesigned pot-lid sapphire crystal on both the front and rear.

Q: Are the dial updates from the 2024 genuine release present on this model?

A: Yes, AZ Factory accurately implemented the recent dial revisions. This includes the removal of the track scale on the 9 o’clock sub-dial and the omission of the red coloring on the ‘1’ marker of the power reserve display.

Q: What is the main limitation of the AZ Factory IW501708?

A: The factory-supplied leather strap is noticeably stiffer than genuine Santoni leather and requires a significant break-in period. Additionally, the clone movement’s rotor exhibits slight audible feedback during aggressive wrist movement.