IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer AutomaticvsVenezianico Nereide Lapislazzuli

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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

Venezianico Nereide Lapislazzuli at true scale

Nereide Lapislazzuli

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

49mm

Thickness

14.1mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

120h

n/a

MSRP

$6,700

$1,268

lowest

Movement

32111

Sellita SW200-1

Case

5 specs
Thickness
14.1mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
49mm
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
32111
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
120h
0h
Jewels
21
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,700
$1,268
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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.

Venezianico Nereide Lapislazzuli

The Venezianico Nereide Lapislazzuli is widely praised for its exquisite lapis lazuli dial and the combination of Venetian tradition with valuable materials. Owners note good quality finishing and an amazing dial design suitable for everyday wear, with a comfortable and good quality bracelet. A reviewer points out the robust 42mm stainless steel case and sapphire crystal. Some owners desire a thinner and more accurate caliber than the Sellita SW200-1 movement. On balance, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide Lapislazzuli highly for its stunning lapis lazuli dial and overall finishing at the price.

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