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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino AutomaticvsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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Iw3565 Portofino Automatic
IWC SchaffhausenIw3565 Portofino Automatic
MSRP $15,500
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Portofino for its clean, classic dress watch aesthetic and refined dial details, with many finding the 40mm size perfect for smaller wrists and noting its ability to provide a spark of joy. Some owners admire the dial color in sunlight and the versatility offered by changing straps. One owner notes its modified Sellita SW300/ETA 29xx movement is reliable and accurate, and another reports excellent timekeeping, with IWC reportedly maintaining chronometer standards. However, some find the Portofino overpriced and less valuable compared to watches with in-house movements. One owner reported their watch stopped working immediately after being dropped and required a lengthy repair. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Portofino highly for its classical sophistication and understated elegance.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw3565 Portofino Automatic40mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
Iw3565 Portofino Automatic50h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
Iw3565 Portofino Automatic30m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
Iw3565 Portofino Automatic$15,500
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
9.2mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
35111
Power Reserve
50h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,500
$550
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