Rolex Sub C or IWC Portuguese Auto

[WhatTheDeuce]

Originally Posted by Wcdhtwn

Does the Portugieser Chrono still have the modified ETA? The one I have does but I got it 12 years ago. I thought they replaced it with an in house movement. Calibre 79350 on their Website, I suppose that could be an ETA...



OP: I'd say Sub and the lume is probably the biggest reason. But if you are set on an IWC I'd suggest the Yacht Club Chronograph. That's closer to the Sub in the Portugieser family. Though the Aquatimer line is their version of dive watches so from a diving tool perspective you should be shopping there.

Still ETA but the Chronograph Classic has an in-house movement.


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[doc.kool]

Sub-C. There is no comparison here for a daily wearer. The IWC is a beauty but it doesn't compare with the Sub as an all rounder IMHO

[dera]

As someone who would never wear a SS bracelet watch with a suit - IWC. Logic: I would wear a leather strap watch casually and with a suit, and I'd wear a SS bracelet watch casually, but not with a suit.
So, all-rounder, IWC.

[mschafer]

Good one. The sub is a bit more butch, the IWC clearly more refined. So I guess whatever your preference and daily requirement. For my life a bit more rugged is quite suitable, if my life would evolve around office and fine entertainment I would choose the IWC. But they both work in the or opposite worlds in a pinch. The obvious advice is a tough and a dress one, so you have a choice. In the meantime, choose the third way and get a Explorer.

[lindstd]

I just came across this Thread that I started 4yrs ago. How funny. It's a long winded sorry but I purchased the Rolex Sub C at first however it just never really sang to me. I am probably not on the same page as most but I felt as though it was too small for me. I wish it was 42mm in a perfect world. With that being said, I sold it after a few months and purchased the IWC. I absolutely love it and I have no regrets. I also own the Tudor Pelagos and I am in a delemma with my next purchase. I am deciding between the Omega 9300 Speedmaster or the Rolex Explorer 2. Thanks everyone for asking!