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Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVDvsIWC Schaffhausen Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night

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What people say

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Cincinnati Watch Company Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD

Cincinnati Watch Company owners praise its legibility and slim case, with appreciation for the hand length and design. One owner notes the watch gains approximately 2 seconds per day. The acrylic crystal and stamped clasp are identified as lower-end materials, though customer service is highlighted as excellent. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company well for its vintage-inspired design and legibility.

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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD36mm
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night34mm
Power Reserve
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD45h
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night50h
Water Resistance
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD30m
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night50m
MSRP
Guild Mechanical Watch Gold PVD$650
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night$19,200

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
34mm
Thickness
0mm
8.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
0mm
16mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
18 Ct 5N Gold
Finish
Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
Multiple
Silver

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
35180
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
45h
50h
Jewels
18
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$650
$19,200
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