Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de LunevsIWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic

Owners widely appreciate the allure of the Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune, with one owner unable to stop admiring their inherited piece and another finding the rose gold and blue dial combination stunning. The watch is praised for its blend of craftsmanship, materials, and versatility, featuring a meticulously finished in-house Blancpain 913QL automatic movement and an alluring moonphase complication. One owner notes a preference for a larger 38mm case size and hacking seconds, while the reviewed 33.2mm stainless steel model is highlighted for its versatility and value at $16,500, sold with five interchangeable straps. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Blancpain Villeret Quantième Phases de Lune highly for its exquisite finishing and captivating moonphase complication.

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic for its elegant, simple dress watch design and versatility, with reviewers highlighting its thin 9.4mm case and classical aesthetic. One owner finds the 37mm case size offers a happy first luxury watch experience, while another notes the 18k gold version is slim and classic. The movement is the automatic 32111 with a 72-hour power reserve. Owners are split on accuracy, with one reporting excellent timekeeping and another seeing a loss of almost 10 seconds per day. Some enthusiasts question the value proposition, citing the use of an external movement and a price point considered high for a standard SW-300. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic for its refined styling and wearability, despite some reservations about its price and movement.