Detailed Review of the IWC Portofino IW356518 Replica Compared to the Original

This watch is the IWC Portofino 100th Anniversary Edition, available in multiple dial colors. This article provides a comparison between the genuine and replica versions of this watch. In the following images, the genuine watch is shown on the left, and the replica is on the right.

The dial of this watch features a blue design. After several revisions at the factory, the color of the dial matches the original without any color difference. The watch crystal is made of sapphire, with a blue coating added to the surface.

In the IWC Portofino series’ 150th Anniversary Edition, the dial markers use a vintage ink printing technique. The replica also employs the same ink printing technique as the genuine version, as seen in the comparison below, where the printing quality is identical. The replica factory treated the hands with a “rhodium plating” process, ensuring long-lasting metallic luster.

The case back of this IWC 150th Anniversary Edition is engraved with the Arabic numeral “150.” Most parts of the IWC replica are interchangeable with the original.

Movement: This watch offers two movement options: the Swiss ETA2892/SW300 or the more budget-friendly Asian 2892 movement, so you can choose according to your budget.

Thickness: Measured with calipers, the thickness of both the original and replica is identical. The case polishing process is also indistinguishable from the genuine version.

Interior: Although the interior of the watch is not visible during daily use, the factory still replicated all the internal engravings.

Strap and Buckle:The watch features a traditional pin buckle design, and the buckle craftsmanship is the same as the original. Every detail of this replica has been copied 1:1 from the original. If you are a fan of the IWC Portofino series, feel free to follow us for more styles, which we will share on our website.