IWC Schaffhausen Iw501705 Portugieser AutomaticvsGrand Seiko SBGH368

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw501705 Portugieser Automatic for its timeless beauty, stunning design, and pure class, with particular admiration for the dial's depth and brilliance achieved through 15 layers of lacquer. The 7-day power reserve, housed within a 42.4mm case, is a significant draw, often noted as a compelling feature for a watch of this size. Some owners find the 42.4mm case to be on the larger side, with one owner preferring it on a strap over a bracelet and another noting it was pushing the size limit for a 6.25" wrist. A desire for smaller case size options, specifically 38mm or 36-38mm, is also expressed by multiple owners. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw501705 Portugieser Automatic highly for its captivating aesthetics and impressive 7-day power reserve.

The Grand Seiko SBGH368 is praised for its aggressive styling and textured copper-pink dial, inspired by cherry blossoms. Reviewers highlight its 38mm 18k rose gold 62GS case, featuring Zaratsu polishing, as a standout element. The watch is powered by the Hi-Beat Caliber 9S85 movement, which is regulated to -3/+5 seconds per day and offers a 55-hour power reserve. It also features 100m water resistance. One reviewer notes that the brown crocodile strap, while handsome, would ideally be replaced with a water-resistant option given the watch's 100m water resistance. There is also a question raised about whether a movement with a longer power reserve could have been utilized. The Grand Seiko SBGH368 retails for $31,200. Overall, reviewers consider the Grand Seiko SBGH368 a favorite gold-cased Grand Seiko, with its rose gold case and cherry blossom dial described as an exceptional combination.