IWC Schaffhausen Portofino AutomaticvsLongines Flagship Classic

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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

Longines Flagship Classic at true scale

Flagship Classic

Diameter

34mm

30mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

36.4mm

Thickness

8.6mm

8.1mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

50h

highest

45h

MSRP

$6,500

$2,450

lowest

Movement

35100

Longines L592.5

Case

6 specs
Diameter
34mm
30mm
Thickness
8.6mm
8.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
36.4mm
Lug Width
16mm
15mm
Finish
18 ct 5N gold
n/a
Caseback
n/a
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Underside
Dial Color
Green
Brown
Indices
n/a
Diamond indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
35100
Longines L592.5
Power Reserve
50h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,500
$2,450
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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.

Longines Flagship Classic

Owners widely praise the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC for its sharp, classic design and value under $2000, with many appreciating its dressy and simple aesthetic. Some owners report the "rice grain" bracelet and color are versatile for daily wear and special occasions, while a reviewer notes the dial is eye-catching. One owner finds the 30mm case size satisfactory for a classy mother-of-pearl dial, and another notes the watch offers great construction and finishing for the price. Some owners feel the model lacks personality compared to other options, and a reviewer mentions the hands lack lume. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines FLAGSHIP CLASSIC highly for its classic design and value.

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