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Sinn 6052vsIWC Schaffhausen IWC Aquatimer Chronograph

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What people say

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Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Sinn 6052

Owners praise the Sinn 6052 for its legible calendar and chronograph functions, and its classy sunburst dial. Some find the watch wears larger than its 41.5mm case size. The movement is noted to exhibit the characteristic "wobble" of the Valjoux 775x base. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 6052 highly for its impressive functionality and attractive dial at its price point.

IWC Schaffhausen IWC Aquatimer Chronograph

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen IWC Aquatimer Chronograph as an overbuilt, underappreciated tool watch prioritizing engineering and reliability, with impeccable finishing, captivating appearance, and excellent lume. The chronograph pushers offer mechanical feedback, and the internal rotating bezel enhances safety. Some owners find the chronograph variant chunky at 17mm and note the welded lugs limit strap options to OEM choices or require specific modifications for third-party straps. One owner notes its 120m water resistance, attributing the reduction from the non-chrono version to non-screw-down pushers. Overall, owners rate the IWC Schaffhausen IWC Aquatimer Chronograph highly for its solid build, beautiful looks, and functional integrity.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
605241.5mm
IWC Aquatimer Chronograph44mm
Power Reserve
605242h
IWC Aquatimer Chronograph44h
Water Resistance
6052100m
IWC Aquatimer Chronograph300m
MSRP
6052$5,929
IWC Aquatimer Chronograph$7,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
44mm
Thickness
14.5mm
17mm
Finish
polished
Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Indices
Applied
Lume
Luminescent
None

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Sinn SZ03
79320
Power Reserve
42h
44h
Jewels
26
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Chronograph, Date, Day-Date
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,929
$7,900
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