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IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino AutomaticvsSeiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

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Iw658601 Portofino Automatic
IWC SchaffhausenIw658601 Portofino Automatic
MSRP $16,300
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)
SeikoEssentials Quartz (Ladies)
MSRP $315
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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.

Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies)

Owners widely appreciate the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its lightweight wearability, making it suitable for daily activity. One owner finds the watch beautiful for its grey market price, though another commenter expressed a preference for a black dial over the dark greenish hue. Concerns have been raised by an owner about the possibility of counterfeit Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) watches, questioning the likelihood for a relatively inexpensive model. On balance, owners value the Seiko Essentials Quartz (Ladies) for its comfortable wearability and attractive price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic37mm
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)34mm
Power Reserve
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic120h
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)40h
Water Resistance
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic50m
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)100m
MSRP
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic$16,300
Essentials Quartz (Ladies)$315

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
37mm
34mm
Thickness
9.4mm
8.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.5mm
Lug Width
18mm
10mm
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
32111
6N42
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,300
$315
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