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

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Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

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 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 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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