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IWC Schaffhausen Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date for its elegant 39mm case and refined pointer date complication. Reviewers highlight the silver-plated dial with applied indices and leaf-shaped hands, contributing to its classic aesthetic. Some owners find it a suitable alternative to more overt luxury watches for casual, business casual, and formal occasions. The movement offers a 50-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date highly for its elegant design and versatile wearability.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic's elegant, simple design and thin 9.4mm case, making it a versatile dress watch suitable for everyday wear. Its classical look, rounded bezel, and sunburst dial are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Some owners find the 37mm case size comfortable and appreciate its slim profile, contrary to perceptions of IWC watches being bulky. Accuracy reports vary, with one owner noting excellent timekeeping and another observing a loss of almost 10 seconds per day. The value proposition is debated, with some questioning the use of an external movement at its price point. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic for its classic dress watch aesthetic and wearability, though some debate its value.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date39mm
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic37mm
Power Reserve
Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date50h
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic120h
Water Resistance
Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date50m
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic50m
MSRP
Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date$5,500
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic$16,300

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
10.7mm
9.4mm
Material
Stainless Steel
18 Ct 5N Gold

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
35160
32111
Power Reserve
50h
120h
Jewels
25
21
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,500
$16,300
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