IWC
IWC Portofino Automatic IW356501
The IWC Portofino Automatic (reference IW356501) is a 40 mm stainless steel watch with a silver dial. It runs on the automatic caliber 35111 with a 42-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 30 m. It was introduced in 2011 and is still in production.
Specifications
Case
- Reference
- IW356501
- Collection
- Portofino
- Case size
- 40 mm
- Thickness
- 9.5 mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Water resistance
- 30 m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
Dial and bezel
- Dial
- Silver
Movement
- Movement
- Automatic
- Caliber
- 35111
- Power reserve
- 42 hours
- Frequency
- 28,800 vph
- Jewels
- 25
- Functions
- Date
Production
- Production
- 2011 – today (current)
How it compares within the Portofino family
Side by side with other references in the same collection, from the catalog.
| Reference | Size | Material | Dial | Caliber | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IW356501 (This watch) | 40 mm | Stainless steel | Silver | 35111 | 2011– |
| IW356502 | 40 mm | Stainless steel | Black | 35111 | 2011– |
| IW356505 | 40 mm | Stainless steel | Silver | 35111 | 2011– |
| IW356527 | 40 mm | Stainless steel | Silver | 35111 | — |
| IW391029 | 42 mm | Stainless steel | Black | 79320 | — |
| IW458601 | 37 mm | Stainless steel | Silver | 32111 | — |
| IW459401 | 40 mm | Stainless steel | Silver | 35800 | — |
| IW459403 | 40 mm | 18k 5N gold | Silver | 35800 | — |
| IW510107 | 45 mm | 18k 5N gold | Silver | 59210 | — |
About the Portofino family
The Portofino was introduced in 1984 as IWC's round dress watch, named after the Italian harbour town. Its simple dial, slim bezel and classic case made it the brand's most understated line.
The catalog includes automatic time-and-date models, chronographs, moon phases and eight-day models, with calibers such as 35111 and 59210, in stainless steel, 18k 5N gold and 18k white gold. Dealers identify the size and function from the reference and check the strap or Milanese bracelet.
Quick answers
- What size is the IWC Portofino Automatic IW356501?
- The IWC Portofino Automatic IW356501 has a 40 mm case, 9.5 mm thick.
- What movement does the IWC Portofino Automatic IW356501 use?
- It uses the automatic caliber 35111, with a 42-hour power reserve.
- How water resistant is the IWC Portofino Automatic IW356501?
- It is water resistant to 30 metres.
- Is the IWC Portofino Automatic IW356501 still in production?
- Yes, it is a current reference.
- When did the IWC Portofino Automatic IW356501 come out?
- It was introduced in 2011.
- What is the IWC Portofino Automatic IW356501 made of?
- The case is stainless steel. Bracelet or strap: Leather strap.
Catalog facts checked September 2026.