IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino AutomaticvsSeagull Couple Dress Watch 18K Gold Case Bezel Watch 40mm/34mm

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Measurements
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Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

Couple Dress Watch 18K Gold Case Bezel Watch 40mm/34mm
Diameter
40mm
40mm
Thickness
9.2mm
lowest
9.4mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
50h
n/a
MSRP
$15,500
$1,612
lowest
Movement
35111
ST18
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.
The Seagull Couple Dress Watch 18K Gold Case Bezel Watch 40mm/34mm is praised for its classic design and excellent value, with one owner noting its 47mm lug-to-lug makes the 40mm case wear smaller than many sports watches. However, opinions on case size vary, with one owner finding the 40mm case too large and the bezel disproportionate on the sapphire version, while another notes the 40mm case is only 10mm thick. The handwinding action is described as a bit rough, and quality control can be extremely variable. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seagull Couple Dress Watch 18K Gold Case Bezel Watch 40mm/34mm well for its attractive classic styling and strong value proposition.
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