IWC Schaffhausen Iw3565 Portofino AutomaticvsTissot Gentleman Gold bezel

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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

Tissot Gentleman Gold bezel at true scale

Gentleman Gold bezel

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Thickness

9.2mm

lowest

10.6mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

50h

80h

highest

MSRP

$15,500

$2,450

lowest

Movement

35111

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

4 specs
Thickness
9.2mm
10.64mm
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
Gold
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
35111
Tissot Powermatic 80
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
50h
80h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$15,500
$2,450
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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.

Tissot Gentleman Gold bezel

The Tissot Gentleman Gold bezel is widely praised for its impressive finishing and quality, appearing above its price point, particularly with the solid 18k-gold bezel. Owners and reviewers alike highlight its timeless and versatile design, suitable for daily wear and both casual and formal occasions. The Powermatic 80 movement, often noted with a silicon hairspring, is appreciated for its accuracy and 80-hour power reserve. Some owners find the bracelet finishing less refined than the case, and one noted the butterfly clasp on the leather strap variant takes adjustment. One owner reported the bezel attracts scratches but is unnoticeable, while another appreciated how the bezel "ages" with the polished bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Gentleman Gold bezel highly for its exceptional value, combining premium finishing and a robust movement in a classic design.

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