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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsIWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic

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Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto for its classic design elements, such as the sunburst dial and Roman numerals, noting its suitability for everyday elegance and wearability under a cuff. One owner highlights the 39.5mm size and applied indices as a "hidden gem," while another appreciates the clean, simple design with thin Roman numerals. The watch is also commended for its comfortable bracelet and attractive lance hands, with confirmation that the bracelet is indeed changeable. Some owners note the date window's placement at three o'clock is a point of contention, and one owner reports the watch runs at approximately +6 seconds per day after ten years of intermittent use. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto highly for its elegant, classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

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

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic37mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic120h
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic50m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic$16,300

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
34mm
37mm
Thickness
10.58mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
16mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 Ct 5N Gold
Finish
Brushed and polished
Steel
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-10
32111
Power Reserve
80h
120h
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$16,300
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