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IWC Schaffhausen Iw357415 Portofino AutomaticvsBaltic MR Classic

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MR Classic
BalticMR Classic
MSRP $589
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IWC Schaffhausen Iw357415 Portofino Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw357415 Portofino Automatic for its clean, classic dress watch aesthetic and elegant, minimalist design, with many appreciating its slim profile. One owner highlights the appealing blue dial color, while another notes it keeps excellent time. However, some question its value proposition, especially given the use of an external movement and its price point relative to competitors. One owner found the watch had a larger presence on the wrist than expected. Overall, owners rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw357415 Portofino Automatic highly for its classic dress watch aesthetic and elegant design.

Baltic MR Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic MR Classic's attractive dial with applied Breguet numerals and granular texture, noting it looks far more expensive than its price. Reviewers highlight the refined, dressy aesthetic and the visually appealing micro-rotor movement. Some owners report precise time-setting and a smooth winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing +1 second per day and another averaging +10 seconds per day. Concerns exist regarding the gold PVD finish's durability, with reports of wear from strap friction. The 36mm case is described as small, and some find the bezel chunky and the watch's overall height significant. The Chinese Hangzhou micro-rotor movement is noted as potentially noisy and difficult for local repair, though Baltic's customer service and warranty are praised. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic MR Classic highly for its dressy aesthetic and dial finishing at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw357415 Portofino Automatic34mm
MR Classic36mm
Power Reserve
Iw357415 Portofino Automatic50h
MR Classic42h
Water Resistance
Iw357415 Portofino Automatic30m
MR Classic30m
MSRP
Iw357415 Portofino Automatic$6,500
MR Classic$589

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
34mm
36mm
Thickness
8.6mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Finish
18 ct 5N gold
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
35100
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
50h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,500
$589
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