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IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic for its timeless design, comfortable 40.4mm wearability, and the Pellaton winding system of its 82200 caliber movement. Reviewers highlight the finely brushed sunray dial, applied numerals, leaf hands, and the premium feel enhanced by the double glassbox caseback. The movement itself is noted for its finishing, including perlage and côtes de Genève. Some owners find the 12.4mm case height could be thinner, and the lugs appear long, though well-curved. One owner reported the watch stopping after 6-7 hours when fully wound, contrary to the 60-hour power reserve. The 30m water resistance is considered a bare minimum for a modern watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic highly for its classic design and comfortable 40.4mm wearability at its price point.

Patek Philippe Golden Ellipse 5738

The ultra-thin case profile, measuring around 6-7mm, is a consistent strength across reviews. Reviewers also agree that the watch lacks a date complication.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic40.4mm
Golden Ellipse 573839.5mm
Power Reserve
Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic60h
Golden Ellipse 573848h
Water Resistance
Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic30m
Golden Ellipse 573830m
MSRP
Iw3583xx Portugieser Automatic$21,800
Golden Ellipse 5738$43,011

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Diameter
40.4mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.3mm
5.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
Rose gold
Finish
Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
IWC Caliber 82xxx
240
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
60h
48h
Jewels
31
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$21,800
$43,011
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