IWC Schaffhausen – Portugieser Chronograph Ceratanium

Some watches tell time.
Others make a statement.

With the Portugieser Chronograph Ceratanium®, IWC Schaffhausen delivers its boldest reinterpretation yet - a fully blacked-out execution of one of its most iconic designs. This is not simply a new colorway. It is a new perspective.

Presented in a strictly limited edition of 1,500 pieces, the model marks the first use of Ceratanium® within the Portugieser collection.

The Power of Absence

Here, black is not decorative. It is decisive.

The Ceratanium® case, black dial and textured black rubber strap create a complete monochrome composition. With the absence of color, nothing distracts from the unmistakable Portugieser silhouette — its balanced proportions, its clean bicompax layout, its timeless architecture.

Stripped back to its essentials, the design reveals a sculptural quality that has always been there — now brought sharply into focus.

This is reduction as refinement.

Ceratanium®: Engineered Innovation

Developed over eight years, Ceratanium® continues IWC’s long-standing tradition of material innovation.

It combines:

• The lightness and structural strength of titanium

• A hardness and scratch resistance comparable to ceramic

• A matte, technical surface with a distinctly modern character

The result is a highly engineered material that feels both advanced and understated. It is performance-driven, yet visually restrained — a perfect match for the all-black aesthetic.

Limited, Yet Timeless

Limited to 1,500 pieces worldwide, the Portugieser Chronograph Ceratanium® reinforces the enduring strength of the design.

The Portugieser has always stood among IWC’s most iconic collections — defined by purity, clarity and proportion. In this execution, those qualities are amplified rather than altered.

Black does not overpower the design.
It honors it.