The Infamous IWC Aquatimer

The renowned IWC Aquatimer watches are intended to be fashionable and long-lasting while also being easy to wear. Their materials are titanium and stainless steel, very tough and light. Watches do eventually cause muscle fatigue, although not enough for most people to notice. You will find that an IWC Aquatimer is much lighter than your current watch and the difference is highly noticeable. 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 stting.

Bezel Features

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.

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. IWC Aquatimer dive watches have parts that are very different from those used in do-it-yourself kits which contain parts of their own. The 2000m Aquatimer Automatic users the 2892 kit, for example, which means that it must have certain components that will match the durability of the rest of the watch to ensure it carries out its intended duties and remain durable to any condition.

Accessories

Two types of bands that are available through IWC which are very common dive bands: the Velcro version which is tear resistant and the metal link bracelet. Although the bracelet is susceptible to scratching easily, it is well made and comes with everything you need to make it larger or smaller by adding or removing links. Some of the versions, like the IWC Aquatimer 2000, are designed to narrow toward the clasp to minimize interference with wrist movement. Also available for purchase from IWC is the special diving strap that won’t irritate skin like numerous other straps are wont to do. The rubber bracelet that IWC makes, however, also counts for a perfect band for diving.

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.

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