IWC Portofino Collection: Elegant Large Watches
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IWC Portofino Collection: Elegant Large Watches

By amanico · Sep 5, 2022 · 25 replies
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Nicolas (amanico) presents a compelling case for the IWC Portofino 46mm, challenging conventional notions of wearability for larger timepieces. His personal experience and photographic evidence highlight how design elements like case thickness and lug geometry can profoundly impact a watch's on-wrist presence. This article explores why the Portofino's proportions resonate with collectors, even those who typically prefer smaller watches.

Ok it is a 46 mm case, but quite thin ( 11 mm ) and the short and thin lugs makes it very wearable. And beautiful! 




Best,

Nicolas

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andrea~
Sep 5, 2022

What a marvellous dial!

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montres1
Sep 5, 2022

I almost regreted it ! And even now when I see it in photos I am still disappointed not to have liked it that much ! Undoubtedly IWC at its best, this re-edition is prety nice and somehow faithful to the original one

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takman
Sep 5, 2022

Almost an oxymoron with the classic dial and large case.

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Mike H
Sep 5, 2022

My taste goes for smaller size in general but here I would be happy to make an exception

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Blansky
Sep 5, 2022

Most early pocket watches were not even 46mm.

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doubleup
Sep 5, 2022

Can you tell me the exact ref of this one please?

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