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IWC Schaffhausen Iw359201 Portofino Pointer DatevsZelos Nova 37

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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 Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

From video reviewers

The wafer-thin case and intricate dial textures are standout features. The quality of the stock leather strap is a shared concern. Reviewers differed on whether the 37mm or 38mm case size was more accurate.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date39mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date50h
Nova 37
Water Resistance
Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date50m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
Iw359201 Portofino Pointer Date$5,500
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
37mm
Thickness
10.7mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
37mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
Salmon

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
$899
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