Should I buy an IWC Portofino?

[Master Bean]

So I have been looking at an IWC Portofino but then had a look at the Baume and Mercier for a similar price and quite like it. Is there any difference in quality as I will be wearing it daily and hope to keep it for 20+ years. Is there a big difference in the price of servicing?


http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/baume-mercier-clift...

http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/iwc-portofino-autom...

Thanks in advance

[ellroy]

IWC for me, cleaner look, just that touch more class.

[hilly10]

YES

[PJ S]

Quite a difference in style there, and I'd say the B&M would cost more to service due to the extra complications – before jumping on either, ascertain the current costs, to give you some idea of what you're letting yourself in for.

If it's a dressy style you're looking at, then I'd recommend taking a look at some pre-owned Glashutte Original:
https://www.chrono24.com/en/glashuetteoriginal/sen...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/glashuetteoriginal/gen...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/glashuetteoriginal/sen...

Alternatively, I love the Omega De Ville, especially the Hour Vision, and in blue:
https://www.chrono24.com/en/omega/de-ville-hour-vi...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/omega/omega-de-ville-h...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/omega/de-ville-co-axia...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/omega/de-ville-prestig...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/omega/omega-de-ville-p...

And I also highly rate Union Glashutte:
https://www.chrono24.com/en/unionglashuette/diplom...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/unionglashuette/1893-n...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/unionglashuette/klassi...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/unionglashuette/union-...
https://www.chrono24.com/en/unionglashuette/vollka...

[westberks]

IWC for me. Quite like the b&m style but prefer the simple look of the portofino. Also think a moon phase for a daily is a bit too busy

[TobyLaRohne]

I've got a Portofino its something like 2 years old now, its lovely and I really enjoy wearing it!
Go for it, it makes a really classy watch

[tomw2000]

Yes

[minipower]

I have had my Portofino for about three years now and use it as my work watch. I have been really pleased with it.

At the time of purchase I was looking at either the Omega DeVille Hour Vision or a variety of IWCs. I could not get my hands on the Omega and most of the IWCs were too big for my princess wrists so I ended up with the Portofino.

[stuno1]

I prefer the BM and am looking at that exact one for my next watch. I like the date/day combo and the styling.

The IWC looks nice as well but more classic looking compared to the BM IMO.

Stu

[Hoofy]

I'd pick the IWC, too. Quite fancy one although an older one without the Roman numerals.

[stuno1]

Also look at this...

http://www.iconicwatches.co.uk/breitling-transocea...

[jonny70]

What about a JLC master control?

[mikearwas]

I actually prefer the B&M in this instance but love IWC watches.