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Henry Archer TidevandvsIWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

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What people say

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Henry Archer Tidevand

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidevand for its exceptional finishing, highlighting the contrast between brushing and beveled polished edges, and its spectacular Aventurine dial, which evokes a sense of space. The BGW9 lume is described as "off the charts" and provides strong nighttime visibility, complementing the watch's rugged construction and refined aesthetic. The 40mm case is noted as being thin at 10.65mm, and the watch features a 120-click diver's bezel and 200 meters of water resistance. One owner reported tight bracelet push pins, but Henry Archer's customer service resolved the issue. On balance, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidevand highly for its striking Aventurine dial and robust lume.

From video reviewers

The unique gemstone dial is a standout feature. The polished tungsten bezel is a fingerprint magnet. Reviewers disagreed on the practicality of an all-orange watch for daily wear.

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

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidevand40mm
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Tidevand40h
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic120h
Water Resistance
Tidevand200m
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic300m
MSRP
Tidevand$5,299
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic$6,700

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
10.65mm
14.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Grey
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9015
32111
Power Reserve
40h
120h
Jewels
25
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,299
$6,700
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