Blancpain Villeret Équation du Temps MarchantevsIWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Automatic

Owners praise the Blancpain Villeret Équation du Temps Marchante for its beautifully finished and highly functional full calendar movement, with under-lug adjusters noted as brilliant, and its overall aesthetic described as pure. The elegant white dial and shiny hands are appreciated, alongside a 100-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Blancpain Villeret Équation du Temps Marchante highly for its functional full calendar movement and pure aesthetic.

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw501705 Portugieser Automatic for its timeless design, stunning dials with depth and brilliance from multiple lacquer layers, and pure class. Reviewers note the 42.4mm case size and the in-house caliber 52011 movement, which offers a 7-day power reserve and features a power reserve indicator. Some owners find the watch's aesthetic superior to other complications, appreciating its fit on the wrist, while others wish for a smaller case size. One owner reports the watch stopping after 13-14 hours off the wrist, contrary to the claimed power reserve. Owners also note significant depreciation, with the watches often selling for approximately half their retail price within a few years. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw501705 Portugieser Automatic highly for its classic aesthetics and impressive movement finishing.