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

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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 Couple Dress Watch 18K Gold Case Bezel Watch 40mm/34mm at true scale

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 specs
Thickness
9.2mm
9.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

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
$1,612
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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 Couple Dress Watch 18K Gold Case Bezel Watch 40mm/34mm

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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