The IWC Aquatimer watches have sturdy, trendy comfortably design which is balanced with a stylish casing. They are made of material which is light in weight but full of endurance like titanium or stainless steel. Watches that weigh more tend to make your muscles fainter and if you are currently wearing a heavier watch then you can easily note the difference when making the switch to the Aquatimer watch.
Components and Features
The titanium and/or stainless steel cases have a brushed finish to reduce glare and the appearance of small scratches, and are carefully designed and intended to have these effects. The pieces fit very closely in these cases as a lot of effort goes into the assembling of components and cases, meaning they are milled, drilled, and turned instead of being stamped. For example, the crown is a very tight fit so that it will never wobble in any given situation or setting.
Easy to Read
Another noteworthy feature is the convex sapphire crystal, combined with a black background, and steel indices and hands, makes for an easily readable watch. With perfectly applied luminescent material, meaning no bleeding, blotching or holes. Some of the Aquatimer dive watches use tritium, and some use super Luminova, though a few use a combination of both. Tritium is radioactive and should be used in small amounts, but glows constantly. Super Luminova is not radioactive but only glows for 4 or 5 hours. Making use of a combination of both is an idea worthy of high praise. The dial is not too big, but is big enough that there is no question as to the exact time.
Bezel, Movement, and Bracelet Features
The IWC 2000m watches have the interesting feature in which the bezel won't turn unless pushed down on both sides. This is to reduce the probability of accidentally turning the bezel and spoiling it somehow. The bezel can also be removed to be cleaned, and to eliminate the problems caused by material building up under the bezel during normal operation. You can clean it yourself by removing the screws that hold it in place, without having to have the watch sent to be fixed by a professional.
The movement mechanisms in the Aquatimer dive watches vary from ones made specifically for a line of watches to kits bought and augmented with their own parts. Take for example, the 2000m Aquatimer Automatic, which uses a 2892 KIT and replaces certain components to make sure it can withstand the conditions the rest of the watch was designed for.
IWC makes two types of bands: tear resistant Velcro, and metal link bracelet. The bracelet is well designed and comes with a nice set of tools to add or remove links, the set back of the bracelet being that it is somewhat easy to scratch. In some models, such as the Aquatimer 2000, the bracelet tapers off as it nears the clasp so that it doesn't interfere with the movement of the wrist. The diving strap can be purchased from IWC and is designed so as not to rub the skin like some other straps.
To Conclude
Comfort and strength is what the IWC Aquatimer watches are designed for. Some people think the watch could use a modification or two, but most believe that IWC dive watches have already obtained this goal. It is not hard to see why IWC has remained a pioneer in watch manufacturing because of their ground-breaking designs and technologies. - 33380
Components and Features
The titanium and/or stainless steel cases have a brushed finish to reduce glare and the appearance of small scratches, and are carefully designed and intended to have these effects. The pieces fit very closely in these cases as a lot of effort goes into the assembling of components and cases, meaning they are milled, drilled, and turned instead of being stamped. For example, the crown is a very tight fit so that it will never wobble in any given situation or setting.
Easy to Read
Another noteworthy feature is the convex sapphire crystal, combined with a black background, and steel indices and hands, makes for an easily readable watch. With perfectly applied luminescent material, meaning no bleeding, blotching or holes. Some of the Aquatimer dive watches use tritium, and some use super Luminova, though a few use a combination of both. Tritium is radioactive and should be used in small amounts, but glows constantly. Super Luminova is not radioactive but only glows for 4 or 5 hours. Making use of a combination of both is an idea worthy of high praise. The dial is not too big, but is big enough that there is no question as to the exact time.
Bezel, Movement, and Bracelet Features
The IWC 2000m watches have the interesting feature in which the bezel won't turn unless pushed down on both sides. This is to reduce the probability of accidentally turning the bezel and spoiling it somehow. The bezel can also be removed to be cleaned, and to eliminate the problems caused by material building up under the bezel during normal operation. You can clean it yourself by removing the screws that hold it in place, without having to have the watch sent to be fixed by a professional.
The movement mechanisms in the Aquatimer dive watches vary from ones made specifically for a line of watches to kits bought and augmented with their own parts. Take for example, the 2000m Aquatimer Automatic, which uses a 2892 KIT and replaces certain components to make sure it can withstand the conditions the rest of the watch was designed for.
IWC makes two types of bands: tear resistant Velcro, and metal link bracelet. The bracelet is well designed and comes with a nice set of tools to add or remove links, the set back of the bracelet being that it is somewhat easy to scratch. In some models, such as the Aquatimer 2000, the bracelet tapers off as it nears the clasp so that it doesn't interfere with the movement of the wrist. The diving strap can be purchased from IWC and is designed so as not to rub the skin like some other straps.
To Conclude
Comfort and strength is what the IWC Aquatimer watches are designed for. Some people think the watch could use a modification or two, but most believe that IWC dive watches have already obtained this goal. It is not hard to see why IWC has remained a pioneer in watch manufacturing because of their ground-breaking designs and technologies. - 33380
About the Author:
Ed J Price has had a marked interest in the sport of scuba diving for several years. For further details, notably on the IWC Aquatimer and other diving watches, check out his online resource page now.
