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Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36vsIWC Schaffhausen Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night

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What people say

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Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36

Owners widely praise the Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 for its comfortable 36mm case size, excellent fit and finish, and the unique appeal of its dials, with the blue and green variants frequently highlighted. The Rouleaux bracelet is consistently noted as very comfortable and a standout feature, connecting the watch to its Chronomat heritage, while the anti-reflective coating and color-matched date wheel enhance its visual appeal. Some owners find the styling slightly feminine, and its marketing as a ladies' line is questioned, though it is broadly seen as a versatile unisex option that fits well on smaller wrists. The $10,950 price is considered a stretch by one reviewer, particularly given the bezel gems and strap. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Chronomat Automatic 36 highly for its comfortable wearability and distinctive dial and bracelet design.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Portofino for its classy, understated aesthetic and elegant design, with some finding it a "lifetime watch" and a spark of joy. The clean dial and classic dress watch appeal are frequently highlighted, and one owner noted the movement as reliable and accurate. However, opinions on size vary across the line, with some finding larger variants too big and wishing for smaller options, while others with smaller wrists found a 40mm size perfect. One owner of a different Portofino variant reported it losing nearly 10 seconds a day. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the IWC Schaffhausen Portofino for its elegant dress watch appeal and refined aesthetic.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomat Automatic 3636mm
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night34mm
Power Reserve
Chronomat Automatic 3642h
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night50h
Water Resistance
Chronomat Automatic 36100m
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night50m
MSRP
Chronomat Automatic 36$12,200
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night$19,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
9.68mm
8.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
18 Ct 5N Gold
Finish
Stainless steel & 18k red gold
Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 10
35180
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
50h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$12,200
$19,200
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