IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino AutomaticvsSeagull Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 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 Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm at true scale

Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48mm

Thickness

9.2mm

9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

50h

highest

42h

MSRP

$15,500

$788

lowest

Movement

35111

ST18

Case

5 specs
Thickness
9.2mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
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
42h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,500
$788
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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 Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm

Owners widely praise the Seagull Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm for its classy aesthetic and wearability, with one owner noting its 47mm lug-to-lug measurement allows it to wear smaller than many other 40mm watches. The ST18 automatic movement is described as "really really good looking," and the dial receives high marks. Accuracy for one owner's watch averaged +7.1 seconds per day, with a power reserve of 45.4 hours after 30 manual winds. Some owners find the included NATO straps and aftermarket leather strap less luxurious. Overall, owners rate the Seagull Extraordinary Series Snowflake Dial Ultra-thin Dress Watch 40mm highly for its elegant dial and comfortable wearability.

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