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Farer Discovery OlivevsIWC Schaffhausen Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night

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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 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
Discovery Olive39.5mm
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night34mm
Power Reserve
Discovery Olive68h
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night50h
Water Resistance
Discovery Olive50m
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night50m
MSRP
Discovery Olive$925
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night$19,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
34mm
Thickness
10.8mm
8.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
18 Ct 5N Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Steel
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
35180
Power Reserve
68h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$925
$19,200
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