The fake Portugieser 46mm copy recreates one of the most recognizable dress chronographs around, scaled up to a bold 46mm case. If you want the clean Arabic-numeral dial, feuille hands and stepped lugs without boutique pricing, this is the build most buyers ask about. Here is what to check before you order, from case proportions to strap quality.
Key Features
- 46mm stainless steel case with polished bezel and stepped lugs
- Applied Arabic numerals and feuille-style hands on a silver or white dial
- Chronograph subdials with working pushers at the side of the case
- Sapphire crystal on better builds, hardened mineral on budget ones
- Automatic movement with a smooth sweeping seconds hand
- Leather strap with a signed pin buckle
- Exhibition caseback showing the rotor and bridges
- Water resistance rated for splashes and handwashing only
Materials and specifications
The case is usually 316L stainless steel, polished on the bezel and brushed along the flanks, with a case thickness in the 13–14mm range that suits the 46mm diameter. Dial printing is the tell: crisp, evenly spaced numerals and sharp subdial rings separate a good copy from a rushed one. Ask whether the crystal is sapphire or mineral, whether the strap is genuine leather or PU, and whether the movement is an automatic with hacking seconds. Lug width is typically 22mm, so aftermarket straps are easy to find.
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Shipping and returns
Most sellers ship within a few business days and provide tracking, with delivery in roughly one to three weeks depending on the destination and customs handling. Confirm the return window and whether the watch must come back unworn with protective film intact before you commit, and keep the packaging until you have inspected the dial and pushers.
What size wrist suits a 46mm Portugieser copy?
A 46mm case wears large, so it looks best on wrists of about 7 inches and up. Smaller wrists can still carry it, but expect the lugs to sit close to the edges of the arm.
Does the chronograph actually work?
On quality builds, yes — the pushers start, stop and reset the subdial hands. On cheaper versions the subdials can be decorative, so confirm before buying.
How close is the dial to the original?
A good copy gets the numeral font, hand shape and subdial spacing right. Compare close-up photos of the printing and the date or subdial alignment rather than relying on the listing title.