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IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer AutomaticvsSpinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

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Fleuss 40 Automatic
SpinnakerFleuss 40 Automatic
MSRP $450
What people say

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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 functional bezel. Some owners find it chunky and note that the non-removable bars limit strap options, while one reviewer suggests its utilitarian and angular look, combined with a non-tapering bracelet and substantial weight, indicates a need for evolutionary refinement. The 42mm case feels robust and over-engineered, featuring a unique SafeDive bezel system. The IWC 32111 automatic movement offers a 120-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the IWC Schaffhausen Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic well for its robust build and unique bezel system, despite some finding it chunky.

Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic

Owners find the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic a good size for smaller wrists, though one owner notes the lume is too diffuse for easy nighttime reading. The pilot-style crown is an unusual feature for a dive watch. Overall, owners value the Spinnaker Fleuss 40 Automatic for its wearability on smaller wrists.

From video reviewers

The coral red dial is a unique aesthetic. The watch is a strong contender for best-in-class under $300.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic42mm
Fleuss 40 Automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic120h
Fleuss 40 Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic300m
Fleuss 40 Automatic150m
MSRP
Iw328801 Aquatimer Automatic$6,700
Fleuss 40 Automatic$450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Thickness
14.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
300m
150m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Coral
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
32111
NH35
Power Reserve
120h
40h
Jewels
21
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,700
$450
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