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IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino AutomaticvsTissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

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Iw658601 Portofino Automatic
IWC SchaffhausenIw658601 Portofino Automatic
MSRP $16,300
Classic Dream Swissmatic
TissotClassic Dream Swissmatic
MSRP $550
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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.

Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic

Owners widely praise the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic for its classy white dial with Roman numerals, superb wearability due to balanced dimensions, and elegant, finely finished stainless steel components. The watch is also noted for its sapphire crystal, Swiss-made automatic movement, and sleek design, with one owner calling it a "steal" at $150. However, the Swissmatic movement's accuracy can vary, with one user noting a potential -10/+30 seconds per day, and another seeing figures from +1/+2 to about -6 seconds per day. Some owners feel the 43mm case wears large and can appear oversized on smaller wrists, and the 50-meter water resistance is seen as a limitation by some. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Classic Dream Swissmatic highly for its value as a Swiss-made automatic with a sapphire crystal and elegant design at its price point.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic37mm
Classic Dream Swissmatic42mm
Power Reserve
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic120h
Classic Dream Swissmatic72h
Water Resistance
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic50m
Classic Dream Swissmatic50m
MSRP
Iw658601 Portofino Automatic$16,300
Classic Dream Swissmatic$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Thickness
9.4mm
11.53mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Indices
Indexes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
32111
Power Reserve
120h
72h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,300
$550
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