IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer AutomaticvsManufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT

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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 Aquatimer Automatic at true scale

Aquatimer Automatic

Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT at true scale

Atlas GMT

Diameter

42mm

41mm

Thickness

14.1mm

13.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

120h

highest

41h

MSRP

$6,700

$548

lowest

Movement

32111

Seiko NH34

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
41mm
Thickness
14.1mm
13.5mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Finish
Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Lume
None
C3

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
32111
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
120h
41h
Jewels
21
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,700
$548
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Reviews

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

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.

Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT

Owners praise the Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT for its quality and "spec monster" features for an office GMT diver. However, one owner found the 41mm case too large for their wrist, leading them to sell it in favor of smaller case sizes. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH34 automatic movement and offers 300m water resistance. Overall, owners appreciate the Manufaktur Waldhoff Atlas GMT for its impressive specifications and build quality at its price point, though case size can be a personal fit consideration.

From video reviewers

The watch features excellent dial legibility due to high-quality Swiss luminous material. The Seiko NH34 GMT movement powers the watch.

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