IWC Schaffhausen Portofino AutomaticvsTissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

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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

Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary at true scale

Le Locle 20th Anniversary

Diameter

34mm

29mm

Thickness

8.6mm

lowest

8.9mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

50h

highest

48h

MSRP

$6,500

$975

lowest

Movement

35100

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
34mm
29mm
Thickness
8.6mm
8.95mm
Lug Width
16mm
14mm
Finish
18 ct 5N gold
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Silver
Indices
n/a
Roman and diamonds

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
35100
n/a
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
50h
48h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,500
$975
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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.

Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary for its classic Swiss design, featuring a textured guilloché dial, crisp Roman numerals, and elegant "Le Locle" script. Reviewers and owners highlight the Powermatic 80 movement with its 80-hour power reserve and Nivachron antimagnetic hairspring, as well as the watch's elegant case finishing and traditional dial. The watch is noted for its refined, timeless personality, fitting the owner's style and being suitable for daily use. Some owners chose it over other models for its classic design and timeless elegance. The 30m water resistance is a noted specification. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Le Locle 20th Anniversary highly for its classic design and the value offered by its Powermatic 80 movement.

From video reviewers

The Powermatic 80 movement with an 80-hour power reserve is a key strength. The 3 bar water resistance is a significant limitation for everyday wear.

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