IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Perpetual CalendarvsIWC Schaffhausen Portofino Pointer Date


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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.

Portofino Perpetual Calendar

Portofino Pointer Date
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.7mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
60h
highest
50h
MSRP
$26,500
$5,500
lowest
Movement
IWC Caliber 82xxx
35160
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw344602 Portofino Perpetual Calendar for its elegant 40mm size and clean dial, with one owner calling it a beautiful and smart watch. Reviewers note its Kurt Klaus perpetual calendar module, accurate to one day over 577.5 years and requiring no adjustment until 2100, housed within the IWC Caliber 82xxx automatic movement. Some owners find the dial busy and the year display off-center, while others consider the design slightly feminine. One owner reported potential issues with setting the calendar backward and a perceived thickness, though the manufacturer lists the case at 40mm. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw344602 Portofino Perpetual Calendar for its compact size and sophisticated perpetual calendar complication.
Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date for its elegant 39mm case and refined pointer date complication, with some considering it the most beautiful and classy dress watch they own. Reviewers highlight the silver-plated dial with applied indices and leaf-shaped hands contributing to its classic aesthetic. Some find the pointer date complication difficult to read, and a few owners consider the watch a bit dull, preferring more complex complications or other IWC models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date highly for its elegant design and refined pointer date complication.
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