IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer AutomaticvsUnimatic Modello Due U2-B

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Measurements
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Aquatimer Automatic

Modello Due U2-B
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
14.1mm
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
300m
Power Reserve
120h
n/a
MSRP
$6,700
$550
lowest
Movement
32111
Seiko NH35
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
6 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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 Unimatic Modello Due U2-B for its unique aesthetic and quality build, with one owner rarely wearing other watches due to its appeal. The 38.5mm case is described as fitting well on a 6-foot frame. Some reviewers note a stark, brutalist design language and a UFO-like case profile. One owner questions if the stark design and Seiko NH35 movement justify the price. A criticism is leveled at the completely flat case shape, which is said to bow upward and wear poorly, with an empty bezel deemed not useful. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Unimatic Modello Due U2-B for its distinctive design and solid build quality at its price point.
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