ARES Field-1 GMTvsIWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer Automatic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

ARES Field-1 GMT at true scale

Field-1 GMT

IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer Automatic at true scale

Aquatimer Automatic

Diameter

41mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

49.5mm

n/a

Thickness

13.3mm

lowest

14.1mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

n/a

120h

MSRP

$2,850

lowest

$6,700

Movement

ETA 2893-2

32111

Case

4 specs
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13.3mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.5mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
32111
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
120h
Jewels
0
21
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,850
$6,700
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Reviews

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

ARES Field-1 GMT

Owners widely praise the comfortable rubber strap and the interesting internal 24-hour rotating bezel on the ARES Field-1 GMT. One owner describes the watch as a sleeper and notes the sweeping seconds hand is a result of original engineering. However, one owner considers the watch's thickness to be out of control. Enthusiasts report difficulty contacting Ares for customer service, with some receiving watches not as described and experiencing long lead times, though the owner, Matt Graham, is described as helpful. On balance, owners rate the ARES Field-1 GMT highly for its comfortable strap and unique internal bezel, despite some concerns about thickness and customer service.

IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer Automatic

Owners widely praise the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic as a beautiful, solid, and hard-wearing watch with great lume and a unique, functional bezel. Some owners find the 42mm case chunky and note that non-removable bars limit strap options, while one reviewer suggests the utilitarian and angular look, combined with a non-tapering bracelet and substantial weight, indicates a need for refinement. The movement is an automatic 32111 caliber with a 120-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic well for its robust build and functional bezel system.