IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino AutomaticvsIWC Schaffhausen Portofino Pointer Date


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Measurements
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Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

Portofino Pointer Date
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
9.2mm
lowest
10.7mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
50h
50h
MSRP
$15,500
$5,500
lowest
Movement
35111
35160
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic for its clean, classic dress watch aesthetic and 40mm size, which is considered perfect for smaller wrists. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its dial color in sunlight, refined dial details, and overall sophisticated appearance. One owner notes it keeps excellent time, with IWC reportedly maintaining chronometer standards. However, some find its use of an external movement and its price point less valuable compared to watches with in-house movements, with one owner suggesting avoiding full retail price. One owner reported their watch stopped working immediately after being dropped. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic highly for its classic dress watch design and wearability.
Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date for its elegant 39mm case and refined pointer date complication, with some considering it the most beautiful and classy dress watch they own. Reviewers highlight the silver-plated dial with applied indices and leaf-shaped hands contributing to its classic aesthetic. Some find the pointer date complication difficult to read, and a few owners consider the watch a bit dull, preferring more complex complications or other IWC models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date highly for its elegant design and refined pointer date complication.
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