IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Pointer Date LaureusvsSeiko Presage Cocktail Time
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Measurements
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Portofino Pointer Date Laureus
Presage Cocktail Time
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Thickness
10.7mm
lowest
11.8mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
50h
highest
41h
MSRP
$6,100
$475
lowest
Movement
35160
Seiko 4R35
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
7 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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 Seiko Presage Cocktail Time for its visually stunning dials and excellent value, with many appreciating its size and design. The 4Rxx movement is reported to keep good time, ranging from -5/+5 seconds per day. Some owners note the lack of a sapphire crystal and occasional price concerns, though many feel it competes favorably with significantly more expensive watches. One owner specifically praises the Mockingbird dial, indices, hands, and crown, while finding the case design uninspired. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Cocktail Time highly for its dial aesthetics and value proposition.
The dial finishing is exceptional for its price point. Quality control issues are a recurring problem with Seiko.
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