IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer AutomaticvsTudor Pelagos

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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

Tudor Pelagos at true scale

Pelagos

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Thickness

14.1mm

lowest

14.3mm

Water Resistance

300m

500m

highest

Power Reserve

120h

highest

70h

MSRP

$6,700

n/a

Movement

32111

Tudor MT5612

Case

5 specs
Thickness
14.1mm
14.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
titanium
Finish
Steel
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
500m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
32111
Tudor MT5612
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
120h
70h
Jewels
21
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$6,700
n/a
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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.

Tudor Pelagos

Tudor Pelagos owners praise its tool-like matte aesthetic, crisp blood-red dial text, and impressive titanium construction that balances strength and lightness. Standout features include the adjustable clasp, which one owner calls non-negotiable, and the smooth bezel action. One owner finds the 42mm case size, with its 14.3mm thickness and 50mm lug-to-lug, to be large. Another owner highlights the LHD model's crown placement as preventing wrist injury during activities. On balance, owners rate the Tudor Pelagos highly for its practical titanium build and distinctive tool-watch design.

From video reviewers

The titanium case and bracelet construction is a shared strength. The lack of a date complication is a point of contention.

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