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Bremont S300vsIWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Bremont S300

Owners widely praise the Bremont S300 for its comfortable 40mm size, fitting well under a cuff, and its appealing dial and bezel color. The winding action is described as smooth, and timekeeping averages +3 seconds per day, with machining noted as being on par with higher-end brands. One owner suggests tapering the bracelet and adding a mixed brushing and polishing finish for improved dress-shirt wearability. However, some find its styling lacks uniqueness compared to competitors, and the approximately 49mm lug-to-lug measurement is considered unusually long and potentially ill-fitting on smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Bremont S300 highly for its wearability and finishing 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 functional bezel. Some owners find it chunky and note that the non-removable bars limit strap options, while one reviewer suggests its utilitarian and angular look, combined with a non-tapering bracelet and substantial weight, indicates a need for evolutionary refinement. The 42mm case feels robust and over-engineered, featuring a unique SafeDive bezel system. The IWC 32111 automatic movement offers a 120-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic well for its robust build and unique bezel system, despite some finding it chunky.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
S30040mm
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
S300
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic120h
Water Resistance
S300300m
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic300m
MSRP
S300$3,795
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic$6,700

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
14.1mm
Lug Width
22mm
Finish
Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Dial Color
Orange
Blue

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Bremont BE-92AE
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
$3,795
$6,700
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