Corniche HistoriquevsIWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Corniche Historique at true scale

Historique

IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic at true scale

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

Diameter

37.5mm

40mm

Thickness

9mm

lowest

9.2mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

50h

MSRP

$2,595

lowest

$15,500

Movement

Quartz

35111

Case

7 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
9.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 Ct 5N Gold
Finish
n/a
Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
n/a
35111
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
50h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,595
$15,500
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Corniche Historique

Owners widely praise the Corniche Historique for its beautiful blue ceramic dial, excellent finishing, and comfortable, well-sized 37.5mm case. It is considered a versatile and high-quality everyday watch for its $455 price, with the white internal bezel and seconds hand offering a pleasing contrast. Overall, owners rate the Corniche Historique highly for its aesthetic appeal and value.

From video reviewers

The vintage-inspired design is a key strength. The value at the €450 price point is debated.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic for its clean, classic dress watch aesthetic and 40mm size, which is considered perfect for smaller wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its dial color in sunlight, refined dial details, and overall sophisticated appearance. One owner notes it keeps excellent time, with IWC reportedly maintaining chronometer standards. However, some find its use of an external movement and its price point less valuable compared to watches with in-house movements, with one owner suggesting avoiding full retail price. One owner reported their watch stopped working immediately after being dropped. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic highly for its classic dress watch design and wearability.