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IWC Schaffhausen Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Portofino for its classy, understated aesthetic and elegant design, with some finding it a "lifetime watch" and a spark of joy. The clean dial and classic dress watch appeal are frequently highlighted, and one owner noted the movement as reliable and accurate. However, opinions on size vary across the line, with some finding larger variants too big and wishing for smaller options, while others with smaller wrists found a 40mm size perfect. One owner of a different Portofino variant reported it losing nearly 10 seconds a day. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the IWC Schaffhausen Portofino for its elegant dress watch appeal and refined aesthetic.

Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer

Owners widely praise the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer for its versatile design, suitable for both dressy and sporty occasions, and its incredible finishing. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the stunning dials that change color with lighting, with specific appreciation for the white dial's snow-like appearance and the bay green color. The METAS-certified co-axial movement is frequently lauded, and the watch is considered a strong value proposition. Some owners find the lume could be stronger for nighttime legibility, and a few note that the bracelet lacks micro-adjustment for a perfect fit, though the factory rubber strap is praised for comfort. The dial color, particularly the blue, appears more slate gray in person than in product images, and seeing the watch in person is recommended. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Omega Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer highly for its refined dial design and versatile wearability.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night34mm
Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer34mm
Power Reserve
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night50h
Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer55h
Water Resistance
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night50m
Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer150m
MSRP
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night$19,200
Seamaster Aqua Terra Shades Co Axial Master Chronometer$13,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Thickness
8.9mm
11.88mm
Lug-to-Lug
40.5mm
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
Steel & Moonshine Gold
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
35180
Omega 8800
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
50h
55h
Jewels
24
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$19,200
$13,900
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