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Breitling Navitimer 32vsIWC Schaffhausen Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night

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What people say

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Breitling Navitimer 32

Owners widely appreciate the Breitling Navitimer 32 for its classic design and attractive dials, with specific praise for the "black eye blue" and pistachio colorways. The watch's busy dial is surprisingly versatile for everyday wear, fitting well with both suits and jeans. However, owners strongly advise against any water exposure due to its very limited water resistance, citing non-screw-down pushers and a free-floating bezel as reasons for its sensitivity, making it unsuitable as a daily sports watch for some. Some owners also report issues with packaging and finishing on direct orders. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Navitimer 32 highly for its aesthetic appeal and classic design, despite its significant water resistance limitations.

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

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Navitimer 3232mm
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night34mm
Power Reserve
Navitimer 32
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night50h
Water Resistance
Navitimer 3250m
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night50m
MSRP
Navitimer 32$25,600
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night$19,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
32mm
34mm
Thickness
8mm
8.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
18kt Pink Gold
18 Ct 5N Gold
Finish
Stainless steel
Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 77
35180
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
50h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$25,600
$19,200
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