The replica Portuguese IW358313 salmon dial introduces one of the most distinctive colorways in the modern Portugieser Automatic lineup. Salmon dials occupy a specific niche in watchmaking: warmer than silver, more restrained than gold, and immediately recognizable on the wrist. At 40mm, the IW358313 pairs this unusual dial tone with the compact Portugieser Automatic platform, creating a watch that stands out through color rather than size or complication count.

Technical Overview

• Case diameter: 40mm
• Dial color: salmon / rose-toned
• Functions: hours, minutes, small seconds
• Crystal: domed sapphire, anti-reflective coating
• Case back: sapphire display
• Strap: alligator leather with folding clasp
• Movement: automatic

The salmon tone is achieved through a multi-step lacquering and finishing process. Under warm lighting the dial leans toward copper. Under cool daylight it shifts closer to a muted pink. This variability is deliberate and central to why salmon dials attract dedicated followings among watch enthusiasts.

Inside the Movement

The automatic movement powering the IW358313 uses a bidirectional winding rotor visible through the sapphire case back. Keeping the dial to hours, minutes, and small seconds means the movement operates without the additional load of calendar mechanisms or chronograph functions, which contributes to both accuracy and reliability. The 40mm format allows the iwc portugieser automatic movement adequate clearance within the case, and the slim profile that results from omitting a date complication keeps the watch low on the wrist. For a dramatically different take on the Portugieser platform, consider the perpetual calendar IW344202 in rose gold, which occupies the opposite end of the complexity spectrum. The broader Portugieser collection includes chronographs, perpetual calendars, and multiple dial color options.

What Sets It Apart

Salmon dial watches have gained traction across every major brand, but the combination with the Portugieser design language creates something specific. The thin bezel amplifies the dial color, giving the salmon tone maximum visual area relative to overall case size. At 40mm, this is a watch that draws attention through its dial rather than its dimensions. Where blue and silver dials blend into most settings, the salmon version makes a deliberate color statement that pairs best with brown leather, earth tones, and warm metals. This replica Portuguese IW358313 salmon dial brings that combination of compact Portugieser proportions and rare dial color into a focused, time-only package.