IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Grande ComplicationvsLinde Werdelin Spidospeed Titanium

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Grande Complication at true scale

Portugieser Grande Complication

Linde Werdelin Spidospeed Titanium at true scale

Spidospeed Titanium

Diameter

45mm

44mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

46mm

Thickness

16.5mm

15mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

44h

48h

highest

MSRP

n/a

$26,667

Movement

79091

Linde Werdelin LW06

Case

7 specs
Diameter
45mm
44mm
Thickness
16.5mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Material
950 Platinum
Titanium
Finish
Platinum
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Skeleton
Lume
None
Superluminova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
79091
Linde Werdelin LW06
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
44h
48h
Jewels
75
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$26,667
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Reviews

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IWC Schaffhausen Portugieser Grande Complication

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw377601 Portugieser Grande Complication's impressive complications, including a 400-year calendar and a highly accurate moon phase. The watch is frequently described as a grail piece, with many admiring its technical complexity and elegant yet tough appearance. Some owners specifically highlight IWC's raised indices as superior. However, a few find the dial appears plasticky, and some users note the watch looks large on the wrist, with one owner deeming it feminine and disliking the lug design. Setting the perpetual calendar is also noted as complex. Overall, owners rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw377601 Portugieser Grande Complication highly for its remarkable complications and grail-worthy appeal.

Linde Werdelin Spidospeed Titanium

The Linde Werdelin Spidospeed Titanium is praised for its lightweight construction and comfortable wear, with reviewers noting its titanium and forged carbon build makes the 44mm case barely noticeable on the wrist. The skeletonized dial is described as dynamic, though some find it slightly busy for time-reading. Reviewers also noted improvements in the usability of the chronograph pushers compared to earlier designs. The watch is priced at 11,760 euros and limited to 100 pieces. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Linde Werdelin Spidospeed Titanium for its innovative material use and comfortable wearability despite its substantial size.

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