IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino AutomaticvsIWC 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 Iw3565 Portofino Automatic at true scale

Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic Moon Phase at true scale

Portofino Automatic Moon Phase

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

9.2mm

lowest

11.1mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

50h

50h

MSRP

$15,500

$7,700

lowest

Movement

35111

35800

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Moonphase
Thickness
9.2mm
11.1mm
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
18 ct 5N gold

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
n/a
Dial Color
Black
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
35111
35800
Complications
None
Moonphase

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,500
$7,700
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Reviews

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

IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

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.

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.