Since
1868 Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been creating
masterpieces of haute horlogerie that combine precision engineering with
exclusive design. Over the years, their straightforward, no-nonsense
style has appealed to adventurers far and wide—especially pilots.
The IWC Aquatimer is a sleek, sporty,
and practical timepiece that is ready for any occasion and any
ensemble. Moreover, you can count on this watch to be a reliable
companion on your next dive mission.
This is a self-winding automatic
watch driven by IWC’s 79320 caliber, which is based upon the ETA /
Valjoux 7750 caliber. It possesses 31 jewels, beats at 28,800 vph, and
delivers a 44-hour power reserve.
The sandblasted stainless steel case
measures 42 mm in diameter, 13.4 mm in height, and rests upon a black
rubber strap with a stainless steel tang buckle, which is ideal for salt
water dives. Other case features include a slightly domed
scratch-resistant sapphire crystal, a 120 m / 12 atm water resistance,
and a uni-directional rotating inner bezel that is beneath the crystal
and controlled by the crown found at 4 o’clock. A convenient 15-minute
yellow-colored dive scale can be found upon the inner bezel.
Along with the printed minute track
in yellow, the black-colored dial showcases luminous hands and hour
markers for easy viewing. There are day and date windows at 3 o’clock, a
small seconds at 9, and chronograph functions include a 30-minute
counter at 12, a 12-hour counter at 6, and a center seconds arm.
The Aquatimer by IWC is a reliable and a
trusty chronograph for timing various events. It will surely make a
wonderful addition to your collection.
Standout features: Uni-directional
rotating bezel located beneath the crystal for added safety; 120 m / 12
atm water resistance; rubber strap designed to withstand salt water
dives; convenient dive scale and chronograph functionalities.
Details at a glance:
- Model Reference: IW3719-18
- Case Material: Stainless steel
- Case Dimensions: 42 mm
- Case Height: 13.4 mm
- Movement: Self-winding automatic, 31 jewels, 28,800 vph, 44-hour power reserve
- Caliber: IWC 79320 (ETA 7750 base)
- Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, chronograph, day, date
- Dial: Black color
- Crystal: Scratch-resistant sapphire
- Winding Crown: Screw-down
- Water-resistance: 120 m / 12 atm
- Band: Black rubber
- Clasp: Stainless Steel Tang Buckle
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
- Retail Value: N/A
- Condition: Pre-owned in good
external condition. There is a number of small nicks on the bezel and
brushed scratches. The watch is equipped with new OEM rubber strap. The
watch was serviced and it is in proper operational order
- Comments: Comes in a gift box. There are no original boxes and papers