Hi all,
Here’s a quick review over the Portofino chrono. A friend lent me his gen so I can do some comparisons.
As a watch on its own it is scary good. It’s only big flaw is the lack of AR. From a visual perspective it’s a big flaw.
Before I start there may be slight difference in the model altogether because the gen was purchased more than 4yrs ago and this rep may be models of the more recent models which has Sunburst dial.
The case:
Fantastic, hard to pick on. Possible bezel is a shave thinner on the rep. And lugs have the tiniest shape difference. Only noticeable side by side.
The crown and pushers:
The crown is definitely sharper on the rep. Engraving is pretty much identical.
The pusher shape is great, but rep is seems a shave longer.
Crystal:
Obviously no AR, sucks. The edge distortion is also greater because of the edge cutting on the rep has great angle. Can see it when you put the watches side by side, but won’t notice it apart.
Dial:
I would say very nicely replicated, but let’s get picky!
Subdial – markers a bit thick, font a bit thick on rep
Hour markets – too flat compared to gen. Gen has a more circular finish hence comes across more polished.
Minute markers – a tad thicker on rep.
“IWC†– looks good
“Schaffhausen†– font a tad thick on rep
Date window: looks good
Date/Day font: a tad thin on rep
Texture - Hard to tell without taking it out. But looks correct.
Alright let’s not get so picky! It really is very close. I highly doubt you will get called out on its own.
Bracelet feels very nice also, not too sharp. I reckon it will just fit 7 inch wrist, not much more.
All considered, it’s a fantastic rep and if you can find a gen crystal then it’s worth getting, to make it close to a super rep. Straight out the factory, I wouldn’t say it’s a super-rep.
Some more photos
Cheers
Kutio
Here’s a quick review over the Portofino chrono. A friend lent me his gen so I can do some comparisons.
As a watch on its own it is scary good. It’s only big flaw is the lack of AR. From a visual perspective it’s a big flaw.
Before I start there may be slight difference in the model altogether because the gen was purchased more than 4yrs ago and this rep may be models of the more recent models which has Sunburst dial.
The case:
Fantastic, hard to pick on. Possible bezel is a shave thinner on the rep. And lugs have the tiniest shape difference. Only noticeable side by side.
The crown and pushers:
The crown is definitely sharper on the rep. Engraving is pretty much identical.
The pusher shape is great, but rep is seems a shave longer.
Crystal:
Obviously no AR, sucks. The edge distortion is also greater because of the edge cutting on the rep has great angle. Can see it when you put the watches side by side, but won’t notice it apart.
Dial:
I would say very nicely replicated, but let’s get picky!
Subdial – markers a bit thick, font a bit thick on rep
Hour markets – too flat compared to gen. Gen has a more circular finish hence comes across more polished.
Minute markers – a tad thicker on rep.
“IWC†– looks good
“Schaffhausen†– font a tad thick on rep
Date window: looks good
Date/Day font: a tad thin on rep
Texture - Hard to tell without taking it out. But looks correct.
Alright let’s not get so picky! It really is very close. I highly doubt you will get called out on its own.
Bracelet feels very nice also, not too sharp. I reckon it will just fit 7 inch wrist, not much more.
All considered, it’s a fantastic rep and if you can find a gen crystal then it’s worth getting, to make it close to a super rep. Straight out the factory, I wouldn’t say it’s a super-rep.
Some more photos
Cheers
Kutio
