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IWC Schaffhausen Iw357415 Portofino AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $240
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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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely praise the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its attractive, Grand Seiko-inspired case design and comfortable, lightweight wearability. Some owners highlight its value, noting an attractive grey market price around $170. Concerns have been raised regarding timekeeping accuracy, and one owner suggested the stock Hardlex crystal could be improved with sapphire. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at an affordable price.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw357415 Portofino Automatic34mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)29.8mm
Power Reserve
Iw357415 Portofino Automatic50h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Iw357415 Portofino Automatic30m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Iw357415 Portofino Automatic$6,500
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$240

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
34mm
29.8mm
Thickness
8.6mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
16mm
14mm
Finish
18 ct 5N gold
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Green
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
35100
6N22
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
50h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,500
$240
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