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Breitling ChronomatvsIWC Schaffhausen Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night

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What people say

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Breitling Chronomat

Owners widely praise the Breitling Chronomat's dial finishing, comfortable bracelet, and 32mm case size, with some noting its thinness and quickset date as advantages. The Rouleaux bracelet is frequently highlighted for its quality, though some find the butterfly clasp less secure. Opinions are split on the collection's pricing, with some deeming it steep for the movement while others consider it competitive. Some owners report minor alignment issues with the bezel and hour markers on specific GMT variants. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Chronomat highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at the price point.

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

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronomat32mm
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night34mm
Power Reserve
Chronomat
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night50h
Water Resistance
Chronomat100m
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night50m
MSRP
Chronomat$8,550
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night$19,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
32mm
34mm
Thickness
8.54mm
8.9mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel & 18k Red Gold
18 Ct 5N Gold
Finish
Stainless steel
Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

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
$8,550
$19,200
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