Breitling Premier B15 Duograph 42vsIWC Schaffhausen Iw501705 Portugieser Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Premier B15 Duograph 42 for its stunning green dial and the sophisticated manual-wind rattrapante complication, with many considering it a great value for the price, especially when discounted. Reviewers and owners alike note its 42mm case size, with some finding it large or a bit thick at 15mm, though others report it wears well. One owner expressed concern about the domed crystal's durability for daily wear. The Breitling Premier B15 Duograph 42 offers a simpler, crown-operated split-seconds mechanism and is priced under $10,500 for steel models. On balance, owners and reviewers highly regard the Breitling Premier B15 Duograph 42 for its attractive design and accessible rattrapante complication at its price point.

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw501705 Portugieser Automatic for its timeless beauty, stunning design, and pure class, with particular admiration for the dial's depth and brilliance achieved through 15 layers of lacquer. The 7-day power reserve, housed within a 42.4mm case, is a significant draw, often noted as a compelling feature for a watch of this size. Some owners find the 42.4mm case to be on the larger side, with one owner preferring it on a strap over a bracelet and another noting it was pushing the size limit for a 6.25" wrist. A desire for smaller case size options, specifically 38mm or 36-38mm, is also expressed by multiple owners. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw501705 Portugieser Automatic highly for its captivating aesthetics and impressive 7-day power reserve.