IWC

If this has been asked 100s of times, excuse me for not finding the posts. I am looking at 2 IWCs that have the same function, a tourbillon. One is a Portugieser (IW545801) and the other a Portofino (IW516501). I have been looking online to find answers w...  

of the longer history of the Portugieser versus the Portofino. I like the size difference too (smaller)

But, it's also huge compared to the Portugieser. Everyone has their priorities but personally I would not trade the wearability and the simplicity of the Portugieser for the added features of the Portofino. ...  

…is a disaster.

Huge but more refined. Now, if the Portuguese is more sought after, it is a matter of trend. It is more famous, people prefer which is more famous. Example, Rolex, Patek, AP... Rather than JLC, Breguet and so on. Follow your heart, not other' opinion. Bes...  

and wears best on your wrist.

It's good to hear various opinions. As expected, each of us has our own style and preferences,. I haven't decided on either one, and haven't deicided if I will even get a tourbillion. I was more curious as to the perception of the 2 watches. Here, on the ... 

One is based on 5xxx series movement (Portofino) and the other 8xxx series. I definitely would choose Portofino over Portugieser. There is no way Portugieser is finished better.

I also agree that the movement in the Portofino is a much better one based on the number of parts and jewels (315 parts/38 jewels, although 40 is written on the watchback) vs 159/20 in the Portugieser. That said, I guess it's a matter of taste/preferene t...