IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino AutomaticvsSeagull Heritage Series Couple Dress Watch 33mm/40mm

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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

Seagull Heritage Series Couple Dress Watch 33mm/40mm at true scale

Heritage Series Couple Dress Watch 33mm/40mm

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

9.2mm

9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

50h

n/a

MSRP

$15,500

$1,549

lowest

Movement

35111

ST18

Case

4 specs
Thickness
9.2mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
Gold
Finish
Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
35111
ST18
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
50h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,500
$1,549
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Reviews

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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.

Seagull Heritage Series Couple Dress Watch 33mm/40mm

Owners widely praise the Seagull Heritage Series Couple Dress Watch 33mm/40mm's excellent design and the unique "made in China" dial marking. One owner reports the watch has performed reliably for two years, purchased for around $200. However, some owners find the 40mm case too thick and awkward for a dress watch, with dial proportions appearing unintentionally enlarged compared to smaller models. Quality control is noted as highly variable. On balance, owners appreciate the Seagull Heritage Series Couple Dress Watch 33mm/40mm's distinctive design and value, though some caution about potential case thickness and quality control inconsistencies.

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