Balticus Watches Balticus MoonfishvsIWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 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.

Balticus Watches Balticus Moonfish at true scale

Balticus Moonfish

IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic at true scale

Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

Diameter

40mm

42mm

Thickness

n/a

14.1mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

120h

highest

MSRP

$1,162

lowest

$6,700

Movement

Miyota 9015

32111

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
n/a
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
904L
Stainless Steel
Finish
n/a
Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
32111
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
120h
Jewels
0
21
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,162
$6,700
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Reviews

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

Balticus Watches Balticus Moonfish

Owners widely praise the Balticus Moonfish for its refined aesthetic and unique design elements, with one owner calling the gradient dial neat and another finding the Stardust variant a perfect combination of unusual materials and raw feeling, highlighting the Damascus steel pattern. Reviewers note the watch's 904L steel case and unique knurled bezel. One reviewer considers the EUR 1,305.26 price high for a Miyota 9015-powered watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Balticus Moonfish highly for its distinctive visual appeal and build quality at its price point.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 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.

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