IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer AutomaticvsKnot Watches AT1-40SSV

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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.

IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic at true scale

Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

Knot Watches AT1-40SSV at true scale

AT1-40SSV

Diameter

42mm

40mm

Thickness

14.1mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

120h

highest

42h

MSRP

$6,700

$869

lowest

Movement

32111

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.1mm
11mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,700
$869
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Reviews

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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.

Knot Watches AT1-40SSV

Owners widely praise the Knot Watches AT1-40SSV for its solid build quality, clean aesthetic, and good finish, with the small seconds hand accurately hitting its markers. The 40mm case size is generally considered good, though one owner felt it wore "a tad on the small side." Opinions on the included straps are divided, with some appreciating their unique Japanese fabrics and leathers and finding them soft and ready-to-wear, while others express disappointment with their quality and note they can be stiff initially. One owner also flagged the small crown as a nitpick due to its low placement. Overall, owners rate the Knot Watches AT1-40SSV highly for its overall quality and finish at the price point.

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