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IWC Schaffhausen Iw359201 Portofino Pointer DatevsZelos Comet 39

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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.

Zelos Comet 39

Owners widely praise the Zelos Comet 39 for its wearable 39mm size, thin profile under 10mm thanks to its manual-wind Sellita SW215 movement, and its captivating dial with a deep starburst effect. The winding action is described as a joy, and the watch is considered a stunner for its price, blending modern and vintage aesthetics. Some owners note frustration with Zelos's limited production runs leading to quick sell-outs. One owner found the logo childlike, while another experienced strap-rubbing issues with the short lugs, which were resolved with a Milanese bracelet. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Comet 39 highly for its excellent value and striking dial design.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date39mm
Comet 3939mm
Power Reserve
Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date50h
Comet 39
Water Resistance
Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date50m
Comet 3950m
MSRP
Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date$5,500
Comet 39$2,499

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Thickness
10.7mm
7.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
39mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Tantalum LE

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
35160
ETA/Peseux 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
50h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,500
$2,499
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