IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino AutomaticvsLaurent Ferrier Classic Tourbillon – Black Onyx


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Measurements
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Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

Classic Tourbillon – Black Onyx
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
9.2mm
lowest
12.5mm
Water Resistance
30m
30m
Power Reserve
50h
80h
highest
MSRP
$15,500
lowest
$221,508
Movement
35111
LF619.01
Case
6 specsMovement
7 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 and reviewers widely praise the Laurent Ferrier Classic Tourbillon – Black Onyx for its exquisite finishing, particularly the beveled jewel sinks, four exterior angles, and black polished screws. The watch's elegant, pebble-like 41mm case is noted for its comfort and ability to slide easily under shirt cuffs, while the black onyx dial offers excellent legibility with its thin white Roman numerals and Assegai-shaped hands. The movement LF619.01 is a manual-wind tourbillon, with one owner noting the tourbillon is hidden from the dial side for chronometric precision rather than display. Some reviewers express a preference for an automatic movement with a micro-rotor. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Laurent Ferrier Classic Tourbillon – Black Onyx highly for its discreet "stealth wealth" appeal and exceptional case and movement finishing.
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