IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer AutomaticvsScurfa Bell Diver 1

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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

Scurfa Bell Diver 1 at true scale

Bell Diver 1

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Thickness

14.1mm

lowest

15.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

120h

n/a

MSRP

$6,700

$448

lowest

Movement

32111

Miyota 9015

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14.1mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
500m

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
0h
Jewels
21
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,700
$448
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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.

Scurfa Bell Diver 1

The Scurfa Bell Diver 1 is widely praised for its exceptional value as a tool diver, with owners and reviewers highlighting its robust build and practical design. The Miyota 9015 automatic movement is noted, though some rotor noise is mentioned. Owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal, with specific callouts for the inky black dial, black ceramic bezel, and red accents. The watch's heft is considered its only significant drawback by some, while others find its 16mm thickness manageable. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +14 seconds per day as acceptable for the price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Scurfa Bell Diver 1 highly for its serious tool watch credentials and impressive value proposition.