IWC Schaffhausen Portofino AutomaticvsLongines Master Collection


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Measurements
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Portofino Automatic

Master Collection
Diameter
34mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46.8mm
Thickness
8.6mm
lowest
9.3mm
Water Resistance
30m
30m
Power Reserve
50h
72h
highest
MSRP
$5,500
$4,850
lowest
Movement
35100
Longines L888
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
7 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 and reviewers widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its heritage-inspired design, beautiful dial textures, and excellent fit and finish. The watch is considered a great value, with specific praise for its classic styling and the realization of complications like the annual calendar and triple-date function. Some owners note the bracelet lacks micro-adjustments, preventing a perfect fit for some, and a few find the case finishing somewhat homogenous. The 30m water resistance is considered on the light side by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its attractive design and value proposition.
The movement accuracy is consistently praised. Reviewers noted the elegant and timeless design.
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