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Farer Discovery OlivevsIWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

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What people say

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Farer Discovery Olive

Owners widely praise the Farer Discovery Olive for its unusual dial color, crisp indices and hands, and versatile wearability, with one owner noting its fit and finishing punches above its price point. The optional bracelet design is praised, though one owner observes it does not sit flush with the case. Accuracy is reported at +8 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the Farer Discovery Olive highly for its surprising quality and distinctive aesthetic at its price.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Portofino for its clean, classic dress watch aesthetic and refined dial details, with many finding the 40mm size perfect for smaller wrists and noting its ability to provide a spark of joy. Some owners admire the dial color in sunlight and the versatility offered by changing straps. One owner notes its modified Sellita SW300/ETA 29xx movement is reliable and accurate, and another reports excellent timekeeping, with IWC reportedly maintaining chronometer standards. However, some find the Portofino overpriced and less valuable compared to watches with in-house movements. One owner reported their watch stopped working immediately after being dropped and required a lengthy repair. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Portofino highly for its classical sophistication and understated elegance.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Iw3565 Portofino Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Iw3565 Portofino Automatic50h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Iw3565 Portofino Automatic30m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Iw3565 Portofino Automatic$15,500

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
10.8mm
9.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
18 Ct 5N Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
35111
Power Reserve
68h
50h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$15,500
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