IWC Schaffhausen Portofino AutomaticvsIWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic


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Measurements
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Portofino Automatic

Portofino Automatic
Diameter
34mm
37mm
Thickness
8.6mm
lowest
9.4mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
highest
Power Reserve
50h
120h
highest
MSRP
$5,500
lowest
$16,300
Movement
35100
32111
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners praise the IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic for its clean, classic dress watch aesthetic, with specific mentions of appealing dial colors and elegant gold hands and indices that complement a blue dial. Its thin, ergonomic wearability is noted as sliding well under shirt cuffs, and one owner finds the 34mm case size perfect for smaller wrists. The watch is reported to keep excellent time, with one user mentioning IWC maintains chronometer standards internally. However, some find its use of an external movement and its price tag to be a poor value proposition compared to alternatives, with one commenter criticizing it as a mass-produced watch lacking refinement at its price point. One owner reported that dropping their watch caused it to stop working, requiring a two-month repair. Overall, owners rate the IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability on smaller wrists.
Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic for its elegant, simple dress watch design and versatility, with reviewers highlighting its thin 9.4mm case and classical aesthetic. One owner finds the 37mm case size offers a happy first luxury watch experience, while another notes the 18k gold version is slim and classic. The movement is the automatic 32111 with a 72-hour power reserve. Owners are split on accuracy, with one reporting excellent timekeeping and another seeing a loss of almost 10 seconds per day. Some enthusiasts question the value proposition, citing the use of an external movement and a price point considered high for a standard SW-300. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic for its refined styling and wearability, despite some reservations about its price and movement.
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