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IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino AutomaticvsSternglas Sedius

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Iw658601 Portofino Automatic
IWC SchaffhausenIw658601 Portofino Automatic
MSRP $16,300
Sedius
SternglasSedius
MSRP $301
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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 Sedius

The Sternglas Sedius is widely praised for its harmonious blend of Bauhaus minimalism and Art Deco elegance, featuring a well-balanced sector dial and a smooth-sweeping seconds hand from its Seiko VH31 meca-quartz movement. Owners and reviewers note its pleasing wearability due to the case shape and slender lugs, and it is considered an affordable option with a good price-performance ratio. One reviewer flags legibility issues on the black dial variant, while the blue-on-white offers crispness. The Sternglas Sedius lacks a date complication and features a double-domed sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Sedius highly for its classy Art Deco aesthetic and value.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic37mm
Sedius40mm
Power Reserve
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic120h
Sedius
Water Resistance
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic50m
Sedius50m
MSRP
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic$16,300
Sedius$301

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
9.4mm
8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
32111
TMI VH31
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
120h
Jewels
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,300
$301
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