IWC Schaffhausen Aquatimer AutomaticvsUnimatic Modello Due U2-BN

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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

Unimatic Modello Due U2-BN at true scale

Modello Due U2-BN

Diameter

42mm

38.5mm

Thickness

14.1mm

n/a

Water Resistance

300m

300m

Power Reserve

120h

n/a

MSRP

$6,700

$690

lowest

Movement

32111

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
38.5mm
Thickness
14.1mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
22mm
n/a
Finish
Steel
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

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
$690
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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.

Unimatic Modello Due U2-BN

Owners widely praise the Unimatic Modello Due U2-BN's stark brutalist design and finishing, with one owner finding the 38.5mm case "just chunky enough" for their frame. However, some owners report the flat lugs make the 38.5mm case wear bulkier than its diameter suggests, and one owner questions the value of the Seiko NH35 movement at the price point. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Unimatic Modello Due U2-BN to be a fair value, appreciated for its appealing design and finishing.