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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Portofino for its clean, classic dress watch aesthetics and a 40mm dial size suitable for smaller wrists, with one owner noting it keeps excellent time. The watch is described as a classy, under-the-radar timepiece with simple elegance, and its cases feature rounded bezels and straight lugs reminiscent of pocket watches. Some owners find it overpriced, especially considering it historically did not use in-house movements, and one user would not pay full price, suggesting used deals. One owner reported their Portofino Automatic stopped working after being dropped, requiring a two-month repair. Overall, owners rate the IWC Schaffhausen Portofino highly for its clean aesthetics and wearability on smaller wrists.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw3565 Portofino Automatic40mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Iw3565 Portofino Automatic50h
Nova 37
Water Resistance
Iw3565 Portofino Automatic30m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Iw3565 Portofino Automatic$5,200
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
37mm
Thickness
9.2mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Salmon

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
35111
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
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
$899
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