IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer AutomaticvsTudor Black Bay 68

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.

The Tudor Black Bay 68 is praised for its rugged build, refined steel bracelet without faux rivets, and METAS Master Chronometer-certified MT5601-U movement. Owners report a solid ownership experience, with the 43mm case offering good wrist presence and balanced proportions, wearing surprisingly well for its size. The T-Fit clasp is a welcome upgrade, and accuracy is noted at -2/+4 seconds per day with a 70-hour power reserve. However, the 43mm case size is a point of contention, considered too large for many wrists, though some owners with larger wrists find it fits perfectly and gets significant wrist time. The lack of strap options at launch and the 200m water resistance matching smaller models are noted drawbacks. One owner found the Tudor Black Bay 68 a bit heavy and ordered a leather strap to mitigate this. The Tudor Black Bay 68 has been removed from Tudor's website.