IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Pointer Date LaureusvsNOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue
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Measurements
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Portofino Pointer Date Laureus
Lambda deep blue
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
51.6mm
Thickness
10.7mm
9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
50h
84h
highest
MSRP
$6,100
lowest
$26,600
Movement
35160
Nomos DUW 1001
Case
8 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
8 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw359202 Portofino Pointer Date Laureus for its beauty and classy aesthetic, with one owner considering it the ultimate dress watch. The 39mm case is found to be versatile, suitable for casual wear and contrasting favorably with more formal alternatives. On balance, owners rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw359202 Portofino Pointer Date Laureus highly for its elegant design and wearability.
Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue for its hand-engraved movement and striking handset, with one owner finding its 13,800 € price well justified for the haute horology aesthetics. The high-gloss enamel dial can be reflective, impacting legibility compared to other variants. Some find the 42mm case wears large due to the thin bezel, and the large power reserve display is polarizing, with some calling it "weird" and others appreciating its "steampunk vibes." Overall, owners and reviewers find the NOMOS Glashütte Lambda deep blue a beautiful watch with a gorgeous movement, though its price and dial legibility are points of discussion.
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