Blancpain BathyscaphevsIWC 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.

Blancpain Bathyscaphe at true scale

Bathyscaphe

IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer Automatic at true scale

Aquatimer Automatic

Diameter

43.6mm

42mm

Thickness

13.8mm

lowest

14.1mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

120h

120h

MSRP

$16,700

$6,700

lowest

Movement

1315

32111

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43.6mm
42mm
Thickness
13.8mm
14.1mm
Lug Width
n/a
22mm
Material
Ceramic
Stainless Steel
Finish
Ceramic
Steel

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Blue

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
1315
32111
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
21
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$16,700
$6,700
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Reviews

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

Blancpain Bathyscaphe

Owners widely praise the Blancpain Bathyscaphe for its understated design, sunburst dials that play with light, and comfortable wearability, with some finding it a versatile everyday and business-casual option. The movement is noted for its finishing and a 120-hour power reserve. Some owners report a slight play or softer feel in the bezel, and one found the watch aesthetically unappealing given its price. Accuracy is exceptional, with one owner reporting 0.1s/day. On balance, owners rate the Blancpain Bathyscaphe highly for its refined design and impressive accuracy, despite some reservations about the bezel feel.

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.

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