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.

IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Perpetual Calendar at true scale

Portofino Perpetual Calendar

IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic Moon Phase at true scale

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 specs
Category
Dress
Moonphase
Thickness
12.7mm
11.1mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
IWC Caliber 82xxx
35800
Power Reserve
60h
50h
Jewels
46
25
Complications
Perpetual Calendar
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$26,500
$7,700
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Perpetual Calendar

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.

IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic Moon Phase

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.