Archimede Watches KlassikvsIWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Archimede Watches Klassik at true scale

Klassik

IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic at true scale

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

51mm

n/a

Thickness

9.9mm

9.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

50h

MSRP

$1,115

lowest

$15,500

Movement

Miyota 9015

35111

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
9.9mm
9.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
51mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 Ct 5N Gold
Finish
n/a
Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
35111
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
50h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,115
$15,500
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Archimede Watches Klassik

The Archimede Watches Klassik is praised for its classic, elegant design and high quality, particularly for its price point, with owners finding it a good value and a versatile GADA watch. The blue hands and strap pairing are noted as suitable for casual or less formal dress occasions. One owner highlights the solid case back option and considers the brand overlooked. The original strap is described as good quality, and the family-owned company offers great service. Overall, owners rate the Archimede Watches Klassik highly for its classic looks and value.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic for its clean, classic dress watch aesthetic and 40mm size, which is considered perfect for smaller wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its dial color in sunlight, refined dial details, and overall sophisticated appearance. One owner notes it keeps excellent time, with IWC reportedly maintaining chronometer standards. However, some find its use of an external movement and its price point less valuable compared to watches with in-house movements, with one owner suggesting avoiding full retail price. One owner reported their watch stopped working immediately after being dropped. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic highly for its classic dress watch design and wearability.