IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer AutomaticvsSpinnaker Hass Automatic

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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

Spinnaker Hass Automatic at true scale

Hass Automatic

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

50mm

Thickness

14.1mm

lowest

16.5mm

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

120h

n/a

MSRP

$6,700

$445

lowest

Movement

32111

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
14.1mm
16.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
50mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
Flying Dutchman

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
$445
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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.

Spinnaker Hass Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Hass Automatic for its quality and vibrant dial options at an accessible price point. The watch features a Seiko NH35 automatic movement and 300m water resistance. Some owners find Spinnaker watches, including the Hass Automatic, to be on the thicker side, with one user noting a previous model was considered comically large. One owner reported a quality issue with a different Spinnaker model where the crown detached. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Hass Automatic highly for its impressive build quality and fun aesthetic relative to its price.

From video reviewers

The dial's recovered marine plastic construction with textured finish provides distinctive material differentiation at the entry-level dive watch price point, and the sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating ensures strong on-wrist legibility. The 300m water resistance and automatic movement deliver capable specifications, though bracelet quality and fit remain underspecified across reviews.

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