IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer AutomaticvsMelbourne Watch Company Sorrento

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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.

Aquatimer Automatic

Sorrento
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Thickness
14.1mm
13mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
highest
200m
Power Reserve
120h
n/a
MSRP
$6,700
$844
lowest
Movement
32111
Miyota 9015
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
6 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento's attractive design, refreshing aesthetic, and the quality offered by smaller brands at a reasonable price. The Miyota 9000s movement is considered a positive feature. One owner found the dial's indices and raised markers cheap-looking, while another appreciated the dial's depth and classy feel, noting it wears well even on a small wrist despite its 14mm height. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Sorrento highly for its appealing design and perceived value from a smaller manufacturer.
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