IWC Schaffhausen Portofino AutomaticvsTissot Le Locle Gold

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Measurements
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Portofino Automatic

Le Locle Gold
Diameter
34mm
29mm
Thickness
8.6mm
lowest
8.9mm
Water Resistance
30m
30m
Power Reserve
50h
highest
48h
MSRP
$6,500
$1,800
lowest
Movement
35100
Automatic
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
6 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Gold for its elegant design, off-white dial with applied gold numerals and guilloche print, and gold-plated finish, with many considering it a beautiful dress watch offering excellent value. Some owners note the smooth sweep of its automatic movement and find it very accurate, with one calling it a "hidden gem." However, the gold plating is reported to be prone to scratching, and some find the stock straps and packaging to be of poor quality. One owner reported the movement running about 11 seconds fast per day, while another noted the 49mm lug-to-lug measurement could be large for smaller wrists. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Gold highly for its classic look and perceived value as a dress watch.
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