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Easy E · 18 February 2021, 01:12 AM

I am about ready to pull the trigger on my next watch. Primary criteria – rose gold, white face, folding clasp, budget. I am 99.9% dialed in on the IWC Portofino IW391025, however the Cellini Time 50505 is also up for consideration. Neither watch comes with a folding clasp, but IWC has one listed specifically for the Portofino and my Rolex AD said they can get me the clasp from the Moonphase. The Rolex clasp is stomp your wiener in the dirt expensive, but with the discount they offered on the timepiece the end result will be very close watch to watch – (watch plus clasp).

While the Cellini doesn’t get a ton of love I do like it. Clean, simple, elegant but not in your face. Trustworthy, in house, but otherwise non-descript movement. Which is really my problem with the IWC. Given the two I prefer the aesthetics and chrono function of the IWC, but as best I can tell the movement is a reworked 7750/SW500, which can be found on millions of watches at 1/10th the price. Maybe that should bother me, but it does a little, .1% given my opening position.

Open to opinions. Thanks.

watchwatcher · 18 February 2021, 01:16 AM

Take a look at the Cellini Moonphase. It has the deployant clasp you're looking for, and blows both of these away.

Easy E · 18 February 2021, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Take a look at the Cellini Moonphase. It has the deployant clasp you're looking for, and blows both of these away.

I owned a moon phase prior, really liked it a great deal. I even made the statement “I’ll never sell this one.” Yeah right, heard that before. Traded on something else. It’s not completely off the table right now, but I had somewhat limited myself to $15k-$16k range. The plain Cellini Time and the IWC I can pull off for that.

watchwatcher · 19 February 2021, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Easy E

I owned a moon phase prior, really liked it a great deal. I even made the statement “I’ll never sell this one.” Yeah right, heard that before. Traded on something else. It’s not completely off the table right now, but I had somewhat limited myself to $15k-$16k range. The plain Cellini Time and the IWC I can pull off for that.

LOL. Gotcha.

j2_saint · 18 February 2021, 05:39 PM

Agreed!

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Originally Posted by watchwatcher

Take a look at the Cellini Moonphase. It has the deployant clasp you're looking for, and blows both of these away.

redhead4rolex · 18 February 2021, 01:18 AM

I had the opportunity to see a Cellini Moon-phase at my AD recently and it was stunning. The moon is real meteorite and it had a deployment clasp, I'd see if a local AD has one you can look at!

Robert Bruce · 18 February 2021, 02:04 AM

My preference would be the Cellini 100 times out of 100. Cellini does fly a bit under the radar if that matters to you. I bought platinum Celliniums, (Cellinia?), for myself and my wife, hers with MOP dial. They definitely don't get noticed much, but maybe that's not a bad thing.

PekWatchGuy · 18 February 2021, 02:10 AM

"Less is more">>Cellini.

Krash · 18 February 2021, 03:14 AM

Cellini

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WalterE · 18 February 2021, 03:28 AM

I am partial to IWC.

I grew up longing for them. They have some great designs that really speak to me. I can wear them well too, since I have a wide wrist.

kieselguhr · 18 February 2021, 03:30 AM

If you are going for a true dress watch. The Cellini would be the better choice.

If you’re going for a “dressy” watch. You get way more watch for the money with the IWC.

crew · 18 February 2021, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kieselguhr

If you are going for a true dress watch. The Cellini would be the better choice.

If you’re going for a “dressy” watch. You get way more watch for the money with the IWC.

This.

darrenho · 18 February 2021, 04:43 AM

Two very different watches in dial complexity/simplicity.
Celllini gets my vote.

P1nky_Up · 18 February 2021, 04:45 AM

I vote Moonphase!

Ballzzz · 18 February 2021, 04:48 AM

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Originally Posted by P1nky_Up

I vote Moonphase!

I Concur

garyk · 18 February 2021, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by P1nky_Up

I vote Moonphase!

Totally!

Redbox · 18 February 2021, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by P1nky_Up

I vote Moonphase!

I second that!

Easy E · 18 February 2021, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

If you are going for a true dress watch. The Cellini would be the better choice.

If you’re going for a “dressy” watch. You get way more watch for the money with the IWC.

Great point. I think I am going for “dressy” over proper dress watch. I am a fairly informal type. Business casual, usually sleeves when not a million percent hot and humid.

Rebel · 19 February 2021, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kieselguhr

If you are going for a true dress watch. The Cellini would be the better choice.

If you’re going for a “dressy” watch. You get way more watch for the money with the IWC.

This. Well said.

doramas · 18 February 2021, 03:44 AM

Iwc

Mountains · 18 February 2021, 03:55 AM

Iwc.

Tikandtokalot · 18 February 2021, 04:08 AM

Cellini by miles.
Clean, Classic and uncluttered.

Manamana · 18 February 2021, 04:51 AM

Between these two IWC. Even if you consider Rolex moonphase as some suggested I would go for a similar IWC in house as it's higher horology, finish, recognition and history than Rolex in non sports models.

Burlington · 18 February 2021, 05:29 AM

IWC - but the Portugieser Chrono in RG (IW371611)

Benzsiam · 18 February 2021, 05:52 AM

Cellini Moonphase or goes for high horological like ALS, PP.

Johngalt1 · 18 February 2021, 06:54 AM

I’m not directly answering your question, just suggesting the Saxonia if you haven’t considered it.

aayates · 18 February 2021, 07:03 AM

IWC by miles for this type of watch.

Gwai · 18 February 2021, 07:56 AM

I think both Cellinis are infinitely better looking than that IWC.
Cheers
Marc

Laz81 · 18 February 2021, 10:38 AM

Hello Guys, New to the forum. Happy to be a part of this community

For me IWC :)

JayHantz · 18 February 2021, 10:50 AM

IWC; I like it a lot more than the Cellini.

18 February 2021, 01:12 AM	#1
Easy E 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: GA Posts: 5,078	Cellini vs IWC, opinions please. I am about ready to pull the trigger on my next watch. Primary criteria – rose gold, white face, folding clasp, budget. I am 99.9% dialed in on the IWC Portofino IW391025, however the Cellini Time 50505 is also up for consideration. Neither watch comes with a folding clasp, but IWC has one listed specifically for the Portofino and my Rolex AD said they can get me the clasp from the Moonphase. The Rolex clasp is stomp your wiener in the dirt expensive, but with the discount they offered on the timepiece the end result will be very close watch to watch – (watch plus clasp). While the Cellini doesn’t get a ton of love I do like it. Clean, simple, elegant but not in your face. Trustworthy, in house, but otherwise non-descript movement. Which is really my problem with the IWC. Given the two I prefer the aesthetics and chrono function of the IWC, but as best I can tell the movement is a reworked 7750/SW500, which can be found on millions of watches at 1/10th the price. Maybe that should bother me, but it does a little, .1% given my opening position. Open to opinions. Thanks. Attached Images

18 February 2021, 04:45 AM	#14
P1nky_Up "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Virginia Posts: 576	I vote Moonphase! Attached Images

18 February 2021, 05:29 AM	#24
Burlington "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Europe Posts: 5,643	IWC - but the Portugieser Chrono in RG (IW371611) __________________ “My tastes are simple; I am easily satisfied with the best.” ― Winston S. Churchill

18 February 2021, 05:52 AM	#25
Benzsiam 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: USA Watch: Rolex/AP/PP/ALS Posts: 6,002	Cellini Moonphase or goes for high horological like ALS, PP. __________________ Rolex: 116621, 126333, 126711CHNR, 114060, 116500LN White, 126660 JC, 126710BLNR, 126710BLRO, 116610LV, 126610LN, 126610LV, 116508 YG Green Dial, 124300 Turquoise, 126719BLRO Meteorite dial, 228235 Olive dial ,126755SARU, 116505 RG Black dial, 326934 Blue Sky D. AP: 15451ST Blue, 15500OR w/Bracelet, 14790SA, 14790BA, 26022BC(Salmon) PP: 5524R, 5712G, ALS: Time Zone 136.032, Cartier: WGSA0030, WSSA0061, YG Oct. 2965, Carree 2961, YG Carree, Tank W5000156 Breguet: 7137BA, MontBlanc: 109996"

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18 February 2021, 01:16 AM	#2
watchwatcher "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Larry Location: Kentucky Watch: Yes Posts: 35,044	Take a look at the Cellini Moonphase. It has the deployant clasp you're looking for, and blows both of these away.

18 February 2021, 01:18 AM	#6
redhead4rolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Chattanooga Watch: Datejust Posts: 33	I had the opportunity to see a Cellini Moon-phase at my AD recently and it was stunning. The moon is real meteorite and it had a deployment clasp, I'd see if a local AD has one you can look at!

18 February 2021, 02:04 AM	#7
Robert Bruce Banned Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 244	My preference would be the Cellini 100 times out of 100. Cellini does fly a bit under the radar if that matters to you. I bought platinum Celliniums, (Cellinia?), for myself and my wife, hers with MOP dial. They definitely don't get noticed much, but maybe that's not a bad thing.

18 February 2021, 02:10 AM	#8
PekWatchGuy "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Finland Posts: 241	"Less is more">>Cellini.

18 February 2021, 03:14 AM	#9
Krash 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Florida Watch: Sub, DJ41, GMT Posts: 8,253	Cellini Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

18 February 2021, 03:28 AM	#10
WalterE "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Europe Watch: Too many says wife Posts: 346	I am partial to IWC. I grew up longing for them. They have some great designs that really speak to me. I can wear them well too, since I have a wide wrist.

18 February 2021, 03:30 AM	#11
kieselguhr "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Nick Location: Las Vegas Watch: 1601 Posts: 10,623	If you are going for a true dress watch. The Cellini would be the better choice. If you’re going for a “dressy” watch. You get way more watch for the money with the IWC.

18 February 2021, 04:43 AM	#13
darrenho "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Real Name: Darren Location: Orange County Posts: 223	Two very different watches in dial complexity/simplicity. Celllini gets my vote.

18 February 2021, 03:44 AM	#20
doramas Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Gran Canaria Posts: 3,469	Iwc

18 February 2021, 03:55 AM	#21
Mountains "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Real Name: Robbie Location: High altitude Watch: Submariner Posts: 103	Iwc.

18 February 2021, 04:08 AM	#22
Tikandtokalot "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Scotland Watch: Tudor BB41 M79540 Posts: 648	Cellini by miles. Clean, Classic and uncluttered.

18 February 2021, 04:51 AM	#23
Manamana "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Here and There Posts: 802	Between these two IWC. Even if you consider Rolex moonphase as some suggested I would go for a similar IWC in house as it's higher horology, finish, recognition and history than Rolex in non sports models.

18 February 2021, 06:54 AM	#26
Johngalt1 Banned Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 153	I’m not directly answering your question, just suggesting the Saxonia if you haven’t considered it.

18 February 2021, 07:03 AM	#27
aayates "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: atlanta, GA, USA Posts: 914	IWC by miles for this type of watch.

18 February 2021, 07:56 AM	#28
Gwai "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Real Name: Marc Location: Germany Posts: 775	I think both Cellinis are infinitely better looking than that IWC. Cheers Marc

18 February 2021, 10:38 AM	#29
Laz81 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Canada Posts: 36	Hello Guys, New to the forum. Happy to be a part of this community For me IWC :)

18 February 2021, 10:50 AM	#30
JayHantz 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Real Name: Jonathan Location: Texas Watch: @Escapementt Posts: 9,844	IWC; I like it a lot more than the Cellini.

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