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IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino AutomaticvsSternglas Kanton

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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.

Sternglas Kanton

The Sternglas Kanton is praised for its refined Bauhaus-inspired design, featuring a silver-plated dial and luminous hands and dots for excellent legibility. Owners and reviewers highlight its comfortable 39mm case size, measuring 10mm thick, and the visible STP 1-11 automatic movement through a sapphire crystal case back. Accuracy figures vary, with one source noting +15 seconds per day, while another suggests improved accuracy over previous models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Kanton highly for its blend of Bauhaus design and Swiss precision at an affordable price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic37mm
Kanton39mm
Power Reserve
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic120h
Kanton38h
Water Resistance
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic50m
Kanton50m
MSRP
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic$16,300
Kanton$971

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
9.4mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Silver

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
32111
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
120h
38h
Jewels
21
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,300
$971
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