IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino AutomaticvsLaurent Ferrier Classic Tourbillon – Black Onyx

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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

Laurent Ferrier Classic Tourbillon – Black Onyx at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
40mm
41mm
Thickness
9.2mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
Gold
Finish
Steel
n/a

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
35111
LF619.01
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
50h
80h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,500
$221,508
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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.

Laurent Ferrier Classic Tourbillon – Black Onyx

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.