$1,099.00
Short Description
The IWC Portofino Automatic Moon Phase IW459401 is a sophisticated 40 mm dress watch in stainless steel, featuring a refined silver-plated dial with a moon-phase complication at 12 o’clock. It’s powered by the in-house Calibre 35800 automatic movement and presented on a dark brown alligator strap—a blend of elegant charm and classic dress-watch appeal.
Description
Case Specifications
Material: Polished stainless steel
Diameter: 40.0 mm
Thickness: 11.1 mm
Crystal: Convex sapphire with anti-reflective coating on both sides
Caseback: Transparent sapphire
Water Resistance: 3 bar (30 m) authenticwatches.comwempe.com+10iwc.com+10iwc.com+10caratco.com
⏱️ Dial Features
Color & Finish: Silver-plated dial with rose-gold hands and applied markers
Moon Phase: Gold moon set against a blue night sky at 12 o’clock; highly precise to ~1 day in 577.5 years watchswiss.com+2caratco.com+2padani.com+2
Seconds: Central hacking seconds
No date display, enhancing the clean dress aesthetic reddit.com+15authenticwatches.com+15iwc.com+15reddit.com+7watchswiss.com+7padani.com+7
⚙️ Movement
Calibre: IWC-manufactured Calibre 35800, automatic winding
Frequency: 4 Hz (28,800 vph)
Jewels: 25
Power Reserve: ~42–50 hours (standard 42 h, some report 50 h) reddit.com+15iwc.com+15caratco.com+15wempe.com+15reddit.com+15padani.com+15
Finishing: Likely decorated with perlage and Geneva stripes, visible via exhibition caseback
🔗 Bracelet & Strap
Strap: Dark brown alligator leather, 20 mm lug width
Clasp: Stainless steel pin buckle reddit.com+15iwc.com+15caratco.com+15reddit.com+11caratco.com+11reddit.com+11
🔍 Additional Information
Innovation: This is the first 40 mm Portofino with a moon-phase display—the feature was previously exclusive to larger/lighter models reddit.com+15iwc.com+15wempe.com+15
Moon-phase accuracy: Highly precise, deviating just one day every 577.5 years padani.com
Retail Price: Around USD 6,900–7,300; current market pricing varies (e.g., ~$5,800 retail, ~$6,900 MSRP)
Warranty: Eligible for IWC Care program—up to 8 years total plus additional AD warranties chrono24.com+14wempe.com+14caratco.com+14
Community Feedback:
“The moon phase complication … is just stunning in person” reddit.com+8reddit.com+8reddit.com+8
Owners appreciate its elegance and fit on smaller wrists, calling it a “lifetime watch” reddit.com+8reddit.com+8reddit.com+8
