IWC
IWC Portofino Automatic Moon Phase IW459401
The IWC Portofino Automatic Moon Phase (reference IW459401) is a 40 mm stainless steel watch with a silver dial. It runs on the automatic caliber 35800 with a 50-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 30 m.
Specifications
Case
- Reference
- IW459401
- Collection
- Portofino
- Case size
- 40 mm
- Thickness
- 11.1 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
- 35800
- Power reserve
- 50 hours
- Frequency
- 28,800 vph
- Jewels
- 25
- Functions
- Moon phase
Production
- Production
- Current
Dial versions
This reference was made with these dials and finishes.
IW459401 Silver
Silver
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IW459401 (This watch) | 40 mm | Stainless steel | Silver | 35800 | — |
| IW356501 | 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 | — |
| 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 Moon Phase IW459401?
- The IWC Portofino Automatic Moon Phase IW459401 has a 40 mm case, 11.1 mm thick.
- What movement does the IWC Portofino Automatic Moon Phase IW459401 use?
- It uses the automatic caliber 35800, with a 50-hour power reserve.
- How water resistant is the IWC Portofino Automatic Moon Phase IW459401?
- It is water resistant to 30 metres.
- Is the IWC Portofino Automatic Moon Phase IW459401 still in production?
- Yes, it is a current reference.
- What is the IWC Portofino Automatic Moon Phase IW459401 made of?
- The case is stainless steel. Bracelet or strap: Leather strap.
Catalog facts checked October 2026.