IWC Schaffhausen Portofino AutomaticvsRolex Lady-Datejust

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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 Portofino Automatic at true scale

Portofino Automatic

Rolex Lady-Datejust at true scale

Lady-Datejust

Diameter

34mm

28mm

Thickness

8.6mm

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

50h

55h

highest

MSRP

$6,500

lowest

$16,450

Movement

35100

2236

Case

7 specs
Diameter
34mm
28mm
Thickness
8.6mm
n/a
Lug Width
16mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Gem-set
Finish
18 ct 5N gold
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
Green
Silver
Indices
n/a
Roman numerals

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
35100
2236
Power Reserve
50h
55h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,500
$16,450
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Reviews

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IWC Schaffhausen 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 notes it keeps excellent time, while another highlights the appealing blue dial color. However, some question its value proposition, particularly concerning the movement and 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 understated elegance and classic design.

Rolex Lady-Datejust

Owners widely appreciate the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its timeless, classy look and perfect size for smaller wrists, with many finding it readily available from authorized dealers in a vast number of design combinations. Reviewers praise its aesthetic variety, robust elegance, and accessibility at retail, noting it is a configurable and versatile watch suitable for any situation. Some owners consider the 28mm size elegant and classic, especially as delicate watches return to style, while others find it outdated. One owner specifically praises the everose gold tone as the most beautiful shade of rose gold. Some find the Rolex Lady-Datejust overpriced, and one reviewer notes it is not the most mechanically complex watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its aesthetic variety, robustness, and accessibility.

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