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Citizen CorsovsIWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic

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Corso
CitizenCorso
MSRP $278
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic
IWC SchaffhausenIw658601 Portofino Automatic
MSRP $16,300
What people say

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Citizen Corso

Citizen Corso owners widely praise its classic Genta-inspired design, versatile wearability for various occasions, and impressive accuracy of only a few seconds per month. The sunburst silver and blue dials are noted for their light-catching qualities, complemented by lumed hands and indices, a sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance. However, some find the polished steel case too shiny, the stock leather bands undesirable, and the date window too small. The watch is considered enormous by some, with an awkward lug-to-lug distance for smaller wrists, and one owner noted a misaligned seconds hand and bracelet sizing issues. On balance, owners view the Citizen Corso as a durable and attractive everyday watch, particularly at sale prices.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic's elegant, simple design and thin 9.4mm case, making it a versatile dress watch suitable for everyday wear. Its classical look, rounded bezel, and sunburst dial are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Some owners find the 37mm case size comfortable and appreciate its slim profile, contrary to perceptions of IWC watches being bulky. Accuracy reports vary, with one owner noting excellent timekeeping and another observing a loss of almost 10 seconds per day. The value proposition is debated, with some questioning the use of an external movement at its price point. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic for its classic dress watch aesthetic and wearability, though some debate its value.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Corso40mm
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic37mm
Power Reserve
Corso40h
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic120h
Water Resistance
Corso
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic50m
MSRP
Corso$278
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic$16,300

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
12mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
21mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 Ct 5N Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Steel
Water Resistance
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Citizen J810
32111
Type
Solar
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
120h
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$278
$16,300
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