IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino AutomaticvsSeagull Ultra-thin Moon Phase Dress 38mm

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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 Iw3565 Portofino Automatic at true scale

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

Seagull Ultra-thin Moon Phase Dress 38mm at true scale

Ultra-thin Moon Phase Dress 38mm

Diameter

40mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

43mm

Thickness

9.2mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

50h

n/a

MSRP

$5,200

$728

lowest

Movement

35111

ST1818

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
9.2mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
43mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
35111
ST1818
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
50h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,200
$728
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Reviews

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic for its clean, classic dress watch aesthetics and a 40mm dial size that suits smaller wrists. The watch is noted for its simple elegance and appealing color, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping. However, some owners question its value, citing the use of an external movement and a price tag they find high for the caliber, leading to concerns about resale value compared to watches with in-house movements. One owner reported a significant repair time after dropping their watch. Overall, owners rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic highly for its sophisticated design and wearability on various wrists, though value perception varies due to its movement and price point.

Seagull Ultra-thin Moon Phase Dress 38mm

Owners widely praise the Seagull Ultra-thin Moon Phase Dress Watch 38mm for its elegance and value, with one owner calling it a favorite dress watch and another finding it gorgeous for its moon phase complication under $150. The 38mm case size is considered by some to be a bit small for larger wrists, though others prefer this standard size. Service and maintenance are noted as significant downsides. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Ultra-thin Moon Phase Dress Watch 38mm highly for its attractive dial and moon phase complication at an accessible price point.

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