IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer AutomaticvsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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Measurements
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Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic

Dumas Automatic
Diameter
42mm
44mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48mm
Thickness
14.1mm
lowest
15mm
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
120h
n/a
MSRP
$6,700
$239
lowest
Movement
32111
Seiko NH35
Case
5 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.
Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its robust build quality, attractive textured blue dial, and excellent finishing for its price point. The watch is noted for its comfortable wearability, attributed to a short lug-to-lug distance, and owners report positive experiences with the Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners mention a mineral crystal instead of sapphire, a bracelet with a learning curve, and a crown that feels slightly small. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetic appeal and solid construction at a fair price.
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