IWC Schaffhausen Portofino AutomaticvsIWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic Day Night


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Measurements
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Portofino Automatic

Portofino Automatic Day Night
Diameter
37mm
34mm
Thickness
9.4mm
8.9mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
120h
highest
50h
MSRP
$16,300
lowest
$19,200
Movement
32111
35180
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic for its elegant, simple dress watch design and versatility, with reviewers highlighting its thin 9.4mm case and classical aesthetic. One owner finds the 37mm case size offers a happy first luxury watch experience, while another notes the 18k gold version is slim and classic. The movement is the automatic 32111 with a 72-hour power reserve. Owners are split on accuracy, with one reporting excellent timekeeping and another seeing a loss of almost 10 seconds per day. Some enthusiasts question the value proposition, citing the use of an external movement and a price point considered high for a standard SW-300. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic for its refined styling and wearability, despite some reservations about its price and movement.
Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night for its classy, understated, and elegant dress watch aesthetic, with one owner finding it provides a spark of joy. Reviewers note its slim 8.9mm height and 34mm case, powered by the automatic calibre 35180 with a 50-hour power reserve. One owner found the strap dry and stiff. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night highly for its elegant design and slim wearability.
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