IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Perpetual CalendarvsIWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic Moon Phase


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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 Automatic Moon Phase
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Thickness
12.7mm
11.1mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
60h
highest
50h
MSRP
$26,500
$7,700
lowest
Movement
IWC Caliber 82xxx
35800
Case
3 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 describe the IWC Schaffhausen Iw459403 Portofino Automatic Moon Phase as a stunning and elegant "lifetime watch," with its moon phase complication frequently highlighted as beautiful and enjoyable to set. The 40mm case is noted to wear well, even on smaller wrists, and the watch is praised for its clean looks and understated class. One owner reports excellent timekeeping, aligning with IWC's commitment to chronometer standards, though a different Portofino variant was noted to lose nearly 10 seconds per day. Some owners advise against paying full retail, suggesting used deals are preferable. Overall, owners rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw459403 Portofino Automatic Moon Phase highly for its elegant design and the appealing moon phase complication.
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