IWC Schaffhausen Portofino AutomaticvsTissot Desir

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic at true scale

Portofino Automatic

Tissot Desir at true scale

Desir

Diameter

37mm

28mm

Thickness

9.4mm

lowest

10.1mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

120h

highest

48h

MSRP

$16,300

$1,025

lowest

Movement

32111

Automatic

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
28mm
Thickness
9.4mm
10.13mm
Lug Width
18mm
4.95mm
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Silver
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
n/a
Diamonds

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
32111
n/a
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
120h
48h
Jewels
21
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,300
$1,025
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Reviews

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IWC Schaffhausen Portofino Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic for its elegant, simple dress watch design and versatility, with reviewers highlighting its thin 9.4mm case and classical aesthetic. One owner finds the 37mm case size offers a happy first luxury watch experience, while another notes the 18k gold version is slim and classic. The movement is the automatic 32111 with a 72-hour power reserve. Owners are split on accuracy, with one reporting excellent timekeeping and another seeing a loss of almost 10 seconds per day. Some enthusiasts question the value proposition, citing the use of an external movement and a price point considered high for a standard SW-300. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw658601 Portofino Automatic for its refined styling and wearability, despite some reservations about its price and movement.

Tissot Desir

Owners widely praise the Tissot Desir for its attractive aesthetics, including its proportions, color balance, clean font, and glossy or mother-of-pearl dials, finding it suitable for dress and everyday styling. The watch is considered to offer excellent value, with its quality and feel often compared favorably to higher-end brands, though some note it uses standard materials with less refined finishing. The gold plating is expected to wear off over time, but should last for years. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value at the price point.

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