New Portofino 8 days

Dear all
I am actually very well impressed by the new Portofino 8 days hand-wound. The look of the watch is stunning and I am very into manual-wound watches with big power reserves. That is the reason why I own an Eberhard & Co. 8 jours. I like the look of this watch and, even though I think IWC is several steps forward under any point of view, I have to admit that the look of the two watches is very very similar. At a first glance, from an "outside" point of view, it seems almost the same watch.

I assume the quality of the two calibers is quite different, though.
The Eberhard is based on an ETA/Peseux 7001, with an additional 8-day patented mechanism which contains one 125cm long mainspring barrel. Frankly speaking, in order to fully charge the watch I have really to struggle...it takes ages...

Does anyone know which are the main differences/similarities between the two calibers? What are the main IWC innovations with this new 8 days movements compared to the eberhard? How long does it takes to fully wind the watch?

Cheers
Matteo

Boungiorno Matteo,

Although I haven't had the opportunity see the new Portofino in the metal, and I like what Eberhard has done with their line, I believe you'll find the Porto HW to be a big step up in quality, design, execution, look and feel. Plus you will have a beautiful, in-house movement that was designed specifically for your watch.

What could be more wonderful? Good luck with your decision!

Look at the home page for more information, details, and pictures of the new Portofino.

Best,
Larry

Hi Matteo,

I'm not that familiar with this Eberhard model, but if "in-house" means anything, there is a big difference between a Peseux 7001 base and a totally in-house movement. Adding 8 days power to a watch isn't a big trick --essentially a large barrel and a really long mainspring are involved, but to me the real issue is the craft underlying the whole movement.

just read some place that the Peseux 7001 movement is used after modification in some Blancpain models..can someone confirm it?
cheers,
simius