The Basics
Simply classical: for many years the secret of the Portofino Automatic’s success. Three hands and a discreet date display – the epitome of good taste, it needs no more. The solid, mechanical automatic movement reliably ticks away the time. For the first time ever, the Portofino Automatic comes in a modern 40-millimetre case and the evenly rounded sides of the watch case make it appear even slimmer. The red gold version with its silver-plated dial is available with an alligator leather strap. Buyers of the Portofino Automatic in stainless steel can choose between a silver-plated or black dial. The steel models are also available with a high-quality Milanese mesh bracelet in stainless steel. The back cover of the 18-carat red gold model is decorated with an exquisite engraving that shows a view of the harbour at Portofino. Reference: IW356511 has a red gold case and an ardoise dial.
| Brand: | IWC |
| Family: | Portofino |
| Reference: | IW3565-11 (aka: 3565-11, IW356511) |
| Name: | Portofino Automatic Red Gold / Ardoise |
| Produced: | 2011 |
| Limited: | No |
Below is a detailed look at IWC’s model IW3565-11 from Portofino watch family, including the price, case details and movement features.
The Details
IWC’s Portofino Automatic Red Gold / Ardoise (IW3565-11 (aka: 3565-11, IW356511)) was originally released in 2011. This watch features a automatic movement beating at a frequency of 28800 bph (4 Hz) to provide a 42-hour power reserve when fully wound.
The Case
The red gold case measures 40mm in diameter and roughly 9.5mm thick, with 20mm lug width. The round case is paired with a grey color dial with feuille-shaped hands, and a stick / dot hour markers and minute track, covered by a sapphire glass. IWC’s Portofino model IW3565-11 is water resistant up to 30 meters (98 ft). A solid caseback is over the back of the watch case.
| Material: | Red Gold |
| Glass: | Sapphire |
| Back: | Solid |
| Shape: | Round |
| Diameter: | 40mm |
| Height: | 9.5mm |
| Lug Width: | 20mm |
| W/R: | 30 |
Case Diameter
Case Thickness
Lug Width
Water Resistance
The Movement
The Portofino IW3565-11 movement is a powered by caliber 35111 made by IWC. The 25-jewel automatic movement is 25.6mm in diameter. Its balance wheel oscillates at 28800 semi-oscillations per hour or 4 Hz. This movement offers a 42-hour power reserve.
| Type: | Automatic |
| Brand: | IWC |
| Caliber: | 35111 |
| Base: | Sellita SW300-1 |
| Display: | Analog |
| Diameter: | 25.6mm |
| Jewels: | 25 |
| Reserve: | 42 hours |
| Frequency: | 28800 bph |
| Time: | Hours, Minutes, Seconds |
| Chronograph: | |
| Additionals: |
The Price
How much does the IWC’s Portofino IW3565-11 cost? This watch was introduced in 2011 and has been in IWC’s collection for around . This watch is not a limited release. As with most luxury watches, the price of depends on the availability and demand.
CURRENT PRICE: 11600
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Specifications:
- Brand: IWC
- Model: Portofino Automatic Red Gold / Ardoise
- Reference Number: IW3565-11 (aka: 3565-11, IW356511)
- Limited: No
Case & Dial:
- Material: Red Gold
- Glass: Sapphire
- Back: Solid
- Diameter: 40
- Thickness: 9.5
- Lug Width: 20
- Dial Color: Grey
- Indexes: Stick / Dot and Feuille-shaped hands
- Water Resistance: 30 meters
Movement:
- Winding: Automatic
- Brand: IWC
- Caliber: 35111
- Display: Analog
- Diameter: 25.6mm
- Jewels: 25
- Power Reserve: 42 hours
- Frequency: 28800 bph
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds
About IWC
IWC is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, and was founded in 1868. Its signature lines are the Pilot’s Watches and the Portugieser, while other famous collections are the Aquatimer, Portofino and the Da Vinci. Many of IWC’s designs display a industrial type of beauty not often found in Swiss watchmaking. The same goes for its movements; while of very high standards, they are finished with an … engineers touch rather than that of an artist. One could very well say that IWC’s approach to watchmaking is more German in nature compared to many of its competitors; the ‘form follows function’ adagio is one held in high esteem in Schaffhausen. Notable watches and innovations created by IWC in the past include the digital ‘Pallweber’ pocket watch, the late 1930’s Portugieser, the 1985 Da Vinci with Kurt Klaus perpetual module, the split-seconds mechanism as designed by Richard Habring and the ceramic Da Vinci and Flieger 3705 – introduced many years before the material became fashionable. IWC also pioneered the use of titanium in wristwatches. In recent years, IWC has had a strong focus on in-house movements with prices rising accordingly. IWC is part of the Richemont group.
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