Short answer
IW371411 is an IWC reference number inside the Portugieser Chronograph family, reference 3714. A replica IW371411 is a counterfeit watch built by an unnamed factory and marked as IWC. IWC does not make it, does not sell it, and does not service it. Sellers describe these copies as "1:1" or "Swiss super clone." Neither term has a standard definition.
The genuine reference
IWC launched the Portugieser Chronograph in 1998 as reference 3714. The family ran to 2020, when IWC replaced it with reference 3716. Published specs for the 3714 family: 40.9 mm stainless steel case, 12.3 mm thick, sapphire crystal front and back, 30 m water resistance, caliber 79350. Caliber 79350 is an automatic chronograph based on the Valjoux 7750. It runs at 28,800 vibrations per hour with a 44-hour power reserve. The dial has two subdials: running seconds at 6 o'clock and chronograph minutes at 12 o'clock.
IWC's product archive groups IW371411 inside the 3714 family. The dial color, hand finish, and strap for that single reference are not confirmed by the sources listed here. Treat any listing that states them as settled fact with caution.
What replica sellers claim
- "1:1" case dimensions. Measured case size varies by factory and batch.
- "Swiss movement." Most copies use Asian clones of the Valjoux 7750 or a quartz module.
- Laser-etched logos and engraved case backs. Engraving depth and font differ from the original.
- Same sapphire crystal. Coating and clarity differ.
No grading body certifies replica quality. The terms come from sellers.
Comparison points
- Dial printing: IWC text on a genuine dial holds a clean edge at 10x magnification. Copies show ragged edges and heavy ink.
- Case back: genuine engraving states the reference and a serial number. Copies reuse one number across units.
- Movement: the genuine 79350 carries IWC finishing and a signed rotor.
- Chronograph feel: a 7750-based movement starts with a firm push. Copies feel loose.
- Case finish: brushed and polished transitions on genuine cases are sharp and even.
Legal status in the United States
Counterfeit watches are illegal to import, sell, or traffic. Trademark counterfeiting carries criminal penalties under 18 U.S.C. 2320. US Customs and Border Protection seizes counterfeit shipments, including single-item parcels. The FTC states that selling counterfeit goods is illegal. A buyer gets no rights to the IWC trademark and no service from IWC.
Price
Genuine 3714 chronographs sell on the secondary market. Asking prices move with dial variant, box and papers, and service history. No fixed figure applies to all units. Replica prices are set by the seller and carry no relation to genuine market value.