{"product_id":"iwc-portugieser-chronograph-crown-replacement","title":"IWC Portugieser Chronograph — Crown Replacement","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIWC Portugieser Chronograph Automatic\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most recognisable contemporary designs from IWC Schaffhausen, combining the elegant proportions of the Portugieser collection with the functionality of an automatic chronograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example visited the \u003cstrong\u003eMarcus Tempus watch workshop in Barnet\u003c\/strong\u003e for a relatively small but important repair — replacement of the winding crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough a crown may be a small component, it is one of the principal points of interaction between the wearer and the movement. A worn, damaged or poorly fitting crown can affect everyday operation of the watch and potentially compromise the integrity of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing replacement, the operation of the crown, winding and time-setting functions were checked before the watch was returned to its owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIWC Watch Repairs in Barnet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot every watch that enters our workshop requires a complete service. Our watchmakers can assess individual faults and, where appropriate, carry out specific repairs including \u003cstrong\u003ecrown and stem replacement, chronograph faults, pressure testing, mechanical servicing and case restoration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur on-site workshop is based in \u003cstrong\u003eBarnet, North London\u003c\/strong\u003e, where we work on IWC and other fine Swiss mechanical watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Watch Matters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Portugieser Chronograph demonstrates an important part of workshop life: sometimes preserving a fine watch doesn't require a complete restoration. \u003cstrong\u003eThe right repair, carried out when it is needed, can be all that is required to return a watch to proper everyday use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marcus Tempus Watch Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57250552873338,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/0257\/7018\/files\/ImageSep9_2026_06_39_27PM.png?v=1788975698","url":"https:\/\/marcustempus.co.uk\/products\/iwc-portugieser-chronograph-crown-replacement","provider":"Marcus Tempus Antique \u0026 Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}