IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Perpetual CalendarvsRobot Watches APLOS
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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
APLOS
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
12.7mm
10.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
60h
65h
highest
MSRP
$26,500
n/a
Movement
IWC Caliber 82xxx
La Joux-Perret G100
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
7 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.
Robot Watches APLOS features a slim La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement and a 39mm case, with extensive customization options available. One owner notes irreparable pressure damage on the LCD screen. On balance, owners and reviewers find Robot Watches APLOS to be a modern dressier piece, with customization being a key draw.
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