A Cold Look at Universal: Exploring Its Classic Watch Collections and Legacy in China

Today to give us a cold common sense about the Universal, Universal has entered our market at the beginning of the founding of our country, because at that time our country carried out the gold restrictions, so the steel watch is particularly popular in our country, including Rolex and Universal as the most.

However, when the name of the country just entered the market in China is not called the name of the country, then the name is called "international", in the 1970s in our country's imported watches ranked with Rolex is listed as a class of Swiss first-class wristwatches, at that time can be into a class of a class of the two brands, so one day with the elders to talk to when they talk about the international table The first one is a brand name, which is the Universal.

Universal mainly to create men's watch models, so many friends called Universal is a very man's brand, Universal today in our country's popularity is naturally very high, there are also many classic series, I'll introduce us to a few models.

Some of the classic collections under the Universal umbrella are as follows

Portugal Series
IWC Portuguese IW371446 (Portugieser Blue Hand)

The Portuguese series of chronographs is useful in function, beautiful in appearance, calm and elegant in temperament, and is a series that many celebrities choose to wear.

With a diameter of 40.9 millimeters and a case thickness of 12.6 millimeters, this timepiece is stylishly minimalist, generous and calm, and is the breakout timepiece of Vanguard. The entire body is made of stainless steel, with a silver-plated dial and blued steel hands, making it highly recognizable. The chronograph dials are located at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock, the layout is very neat, the diameter of 40.9 mm is also the most suitable for wearing, with a dark blue alligator strap, the entire watch planning generous and simple, elegant and discreet temperament. Equipped with Caliber 79350, it can provide 44 hours of power reserve.

IWC Portuguese IW500107 (Portugieser 7)

This Portugieser 7 is also a big hit for Vanguard, as it is equipped with Vanguard's self-winding caliber 51011, which provides 168 hours of power reserve when fully wound and is known as the Portugieser 7-Day, or Portugieser 7 for short. The watch has a diameter of 42.3 millimeters and a thickness of 14 millimeters, with a case made of stainless steel, blued steel hands and Arabic numerals that contrast with the silver-plated dial. With a dark blue crocodile leather strap, elegant and discreet temperament.

Portofino Series
IWC Portofino IW356501

The Portofino series is also a very classic product line of the brand, and this IWC Portofino IW356501 is the entry-level formal watch style of the brand. The case is made of stainless steel, with a silver-plated dial, willow-leaf hands and three-dimensional Roman numerals forming a clear sense of hierarchy with the dial. The calendar window is located at 3 o'clock, and there is a red 60 logo at 12 o'clock, which is why many people like to call it "Red 60".

Pilot Series
IWC Pilot's Watch IW377714 ("Little Prince" Special Edition)

What makes this watch special is its navy blue dial and the special image of the little prince, which is engraved on the back of the watch, wearing a coat and carrying a sword, that comes with every model. The white hands and hour markers are clearly visible against the navy blue dial, and the layout of the watch face is carefully planned and ordered, with three counters on the left, and a calendar disc and the Vanguard logo on the right, making it visually very comfortable. Equipped with the Caliber Cal.79320, it offers a power reserve of 44 hours.

These are just a few of the classic collections from Vanguard, and I hope they answer your questions.