IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer AutomaticvsSpinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

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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 Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic at true scale

Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver at true scale

Bradner Pearl Diver

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

14.1mm

lowest

15mm

Water Resistance

300m

highest

180m

Power Reserve

120h

n/a

MSRP

$6,700

$370

lowest

Movement

32111

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Thickness
14.1mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
180m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Emerald

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
32111
Seiko NH35
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
$370
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Reviews

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IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 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.

Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver for its great looks, impressive value, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it one of their best buys. Accuracy is reported around +3 seconds per day. The bracelet and clasp are considered poor, with lume described as mediocre, though the strap and packaging are well-received. Some owners find the 42mm case large on smaller wrists due to its 50mm lug-to-lug and 15mm height, though others find it acceptable with strap changes. One owner noted issues with finishing quality, including a poorly seated bezel and crooked indices. On balance, owners rate the Spinnaker Bradner Pearl Diver highly for its attractive design and strong value proposition, despite some concerns regarding bracelet quality and case dimensions.

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