IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser AutomaticvsBaltic MR 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 Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic at true scale

Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic

Baltic MR Classic at true scale

MR Classic

Diameter

40.4mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44mm

Thickness

12.3mm

9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

60h

highest

42h

MSRP

$7,700

$589

lowest

Movement

IWC Caliber 82xxx

Hangzhou 5000A

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40.4mm
36mm
Thickness
12.3mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Finish
Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Hesalite
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
IWC Caliber 82xxx
Hangzhou 5000A
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Jewels
31
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$7,700
$589
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Reviews

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic

The IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic is widely praised for its timeless design and a comfortable 40.4mm case size, offering a daily-wearable, compact interpretation of the classic Portugieser aesthetic. Owners and reviewers highlight the in-house Calibre 82200 movement, noting its Pellaton winding system and attractive finishing with perlage and côtes de Genève. Some owners find the dial layout of larger variants more appealing, and one reviewer suggests the case could be slightly thinner, while others note the lugs appear long but curve well. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting -7 seconds per day as advertised, and another experiencing winding issues that impacted power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic highly for its classic design and comfortable wearability in a more compact case.

Baltic MR Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic MR Classic's attractive dial with applied Breguet numerals and granular texture, noting it looks more expensive than its price. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the micro-rotor movement's visual appeal, with one reviewer observing accuracy around +1 second per day and another owner reporting +10 seconds per day. Some owners express concerns about the gold PVD finish's durability, while others find the steel version holds up well. The 36mm case is described as refined and dressy, though one owner found the overall height on the wrist to be chunky. The Hangzhou 5000A movement, while visually appealing, is noted by some as potentially noisy and difficult to repair locally. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic MR Classic highly for its visually stunning dial and refined aesthetic at its price point, despite some reservations about the movement's long-term durability and finish.

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