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IWC Portofino Automatic 40 IW356501

The IWC Portofino Automatic 40 (ref. IW356501) is IWC's entry-level dress watch: a 40mm steel case, minimalist dial, and the automatic Calibre 35111 with roughly 42 hours of power reserve. As of July 25, 2026 we have zero verified price observations (n=0). Its standout detail: unlike IWC's tool watches, Portofino is the brand's dedicated dress-watch line.

Specifications

Case diameter
40 mm
Case material
Steel
Movement
Calibre 35111, automatic
Power reserve
~42 hours
Date window
[UNVERIFIED] — not confirmed whether this specific execution includes one
Water resistance
[UNVERIFIED]
Crystal
[UNVERIFIED] — likely sapphire, unconfirmed
Line
Portofino — dress line
Catalog status
[UNVERIFIED]

Price & trend

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History

IWC's Portofino line takes its name from the Italian Riviera coastal village. Within the Schaffhausen catalog, Portofino occupies a specific role: it is the dress line, built to contrast with the tool-watch pedigree of Pilot's Watch and Aquatimer.

The Portofino Automatic 40, reference IW356501, embodies that philosophy in an entry-level format: a 40mm steel case with a minimalist dial. Underneath sits the Calibre 35111, an automatic movement with roughly 42 hours of power reserve.

We cannot confirm whether this specific execution carries a date window, water resistance, case thickness, or exact launch year [UNVERIFIED].

Frequently asked questions

How much does a used IWC Portofino Automatic 40 IW356501 cost?

We currently have zero verified price observations for this reference (n=0).

What's the difference between the IWC Portofino and the Pilot's Watch?

Portofino is IWC's dress line: restrained dials, no tool-watch pretensions. Pilot's Watch grew out of aviation.

What movement does the IWC Portofino Automatic 40 use?

It houses the Calibre 35111, an automatic movement with roughly 42 hours of power reserve.

Does the IWC Portofino Automatic 40 IW356501 have a date window?

We cannot confirm this for this specific execution based on available documentation [UNVERIFIED].

Where does the name Portofino come from?

IWC ties it to the Italian Riviera coastal village, where its own brand story says clients used to dock their boats before buying a watch.

What case size does the Portofino Automatic 40 have?

40mm in diameter — a mid-size choice aimed at medium wrists.

Is the Portofino Automatic 40 a good first IWC?

It's commonly cited as the go-to entry point for a first dress-oriented IWC.