IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino AutomaticvsLimes DayDate S . LS
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Measurements
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Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
DayDate S . LS
Diameter
40mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9.2mm
lowest
11mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
50h
n/a
MSRP
$15,500
n/a
Movement
35111
ETA 2834-2
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
6 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 Limes DayDate S . LS for its precise dials featuring a day-date display, guilloché patterns, blued Breguet hands, and Roman numerals, all presented in a refined 40.5mm case with stepped lugs and coin-edge sides. The watch is also recognized for its originality and value, with one owner noting a manufacturing delay. Overall, owners rate the Limes DayDate S . LS highly for its detailed dial work and refined case design at an affordable price.
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