IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer AutomaticvsPeacock Watches Just Dive
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Measurements
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Aquatimer Automatic
Just Dive
Diameter
42mm
42mm
Thickness
14.1mm
13.1mm
lowest
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
120h
highest
42h
MSRP
$6,700
$1,399
lowest
Movement
32111
Peacock SL-1702
Case
3 specsMovement
6 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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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.
The Peacock Just Dive is praised for its beautiful dial, described as delicate and transparent with a five-layer translucent enamel achieved through an 8-hour artisan process. Some owners find the vibrant blue dial eye-catching, though it can appear too flashy in bright light. One owner noted a potentially misaligned date window. Overall, owners rate the Peacock Just Dive highly for its artisan dial finishing at the price.
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