Discussion
Considering a first high-end watch? Explore the IWC Portofino Automatic and other luxury options, with expert advice and community recommendations.
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Vintage
Celebrate 140 years of IWC with the Vintage Collection – Jubilee Edition. Discover six legendary IWC models: Portuguese, Ingenieur, Pilot's Watch, Da Vinci, Aquatimer, and Portofino, and their historical significance.
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Review
SJX reviews the IWC Vintage Collection, offering real-life photos and opinions on the Portuguese, Da Vinci, Portofino, Aquatimer, and Flieger models.
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Manufacture
Explore the new IWC boutique at Piazza di Spagna, Rome, with foversta's detailed report. Discover the exclusive Portofino Chronograph LE and IWC's global retail strategy.
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Complications
Explore the Vacheron Constantin Caliber 1003 and Jaeger-LeCoultre Caliber 849. Discover ultra-thin movements, their history, and iconic watches.
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Manufacture
Explore foversta's 2012 visit to the IWC Paris boutique on Rue de la Paix. Discover its architectural design, watch family displays, and the evolving luxury retail landscape.
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Oooooh, my kind of watch. Gigantic, Perfect.
I am never afraid of a gigantic watch on my wrist. Beautiful.
It is rather...enormous...
...and there is no getting away from this fact. But it wears like a charm and it is not ungainly or difficult on the wrist (for instance, unlike the Seiko Tuna Emperor). Many may think that the wearer is making a statement but in fact, this is one of the ...
I did not measure the thickness…
But I think version 1 with no display back is slightly thinner than the version 2 with sapphire back.
Never managed to try it on, but looks very nice on pics with both silver and black dials
46mm diameter 51mm lug to lug Each of silver and black is limited to 500, AFAIK