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IWC Schaffhausen Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day NightvsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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VERSA Reversible Dual Time
VarioVERSA Reversible Dual Time
MSRP $428
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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night34mm
VERSA Reversible Dual Time39mm
Power Reserve
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night50h
VERSA Reversible Dual Time40h
Water Resistance
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night50m
VERSA Reversible Dual Time50m
MSRP
Iw459801 Portofino Automatic Day Night$19,200
VERSA Reversible Dual Time$428

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
34mm
39mm
Thickness
8.9mm
12mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Material
18 Ct 5N Gold
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Silver
Green
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
35180
Ronda Slimtech 1062 (×2)
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
50h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$19,200
$428
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