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IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic's elegant, simple design and thin 9.4mm case, making it a versatile dress watch suitable for everyday wear. Its classical look, rounded bezel, and sunburst dial are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Some owners find the 37mm case size comfortable and appreciate its slim profile, contrary to perceptions of IWC watches being bulky. Accuracy reports vary, with one owner noting excellent timekeeping and another observing a loss of almost 10 seconds per day. The value proposition is debated, with some questioning the use of an external movement at its price point. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic for its classic dress watch aesthetic and wearability, though some debate its value.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Portofino for its classy, understated aesthetic and elegant design, with some finding it a "lifetime watch" and a spark of joy. The clean dial and classic dress watch appeal are frequently highlighted, and one owner noted the movement as reliable and accurate. However, opinions on size vary across the line, with some finding larger variants too big and wishing for smaller options, while others with smaller wrists found a 40mm size perfect. One owner of a different Portofino variant reported it losing nearly 10 seconds a day. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the IWC Schaffhausen Portofino for its elegant dress watch appeal and refined aesthetic.

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic37mm
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night34mm
Power Reserve
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic120h
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night50h
Water Resistance
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic50m
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night50m
MSRP
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic$16,300
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night$19,200

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
37mm
34mm
Thickness
9.4mm
8.9mm
Lug Width
18mm
16mm

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
32111
35180
Power Reserve
120h
50h
Jewels
21
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,300
$19,200
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