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    WhippetWonder
    Graduate 141 posts
    19 Jul 2018, 1:06 p.m. 19 Jul 2018, 1:06 p.m.
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    Hi
    I am flirting with the idea of an aquatimer..
    I like the way it fits on the wrist for the few minutes that I tried it on but would be interested to know how the owners would compare it to a Rolex Submariner and a Tudor Black Bay.
    Thank you
    Cheers

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    Mark Fleminger
    Master 3193 posts
    19 Jul 2018, 1:32 p.m. 19 Jul 2018, 1:32 p.m.
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    Which model Aquatimer?

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    WhippetWonder
    Graduate 141 posts
    19 Jul 2018, 3:14 p.m. 19 Jul 2018, 3:14 p.m.
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    the Automatic, steel...
    cheers

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    Tilo
    Master 3246 posts
    20 Jul 2018, 12:41 p.m. 20 Jul 2018, 12:41 p.m.
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    WhippetWonder has written:

    Hi
    I am flirting with the idea of an aquatimer..
    I like the way it fits on the wrist for the few minutes that I tried it on but would be interested to know how the owners would compare it to a Rolex Submariner and a Tudor Black Bay.
    Thank you
    Cheers

    The Aquatimer is a great watch and wears super. But I just tried it on quite many times but never owned one. Still flirting with a Cousteau. Comparison to other brands is in my opinion ok if you're undecided between the brands but I prefer listen to my emotional taste. Discussions about pros and cons compared to other brands are not the subject on this IWC sponsored website.

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    WhippetWonder
    Graduate 141 posts
    20 Jul 2018, 3:06 p.m. 20 Jul 2018, 3:06 p.m.
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    thanks Tilo
    I was actually not trying to compare pros and cons of the brands but just how comfortable they feel on the wrist, especially in the water.
    So I was more looking for (wearing) experience of owners, especially of ones that might have two or more diving watches. (Besides I assume that people here would prefer IWC)
    cheers

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    Mr. Robert Dr. Timár
    Connoisseur 515 posts
    20 Jul 2018, 4:56 p.m. 20 Jul 2018, 4:56 p.m.
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    Upon personal experience: 3767 fits way better than 3768: both weight and height counts. BTW 3767 has a very comfy wear, much comfier than you'd expect from this size. Hope this helps.

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    WhippetWonder
    Graduate 141 posts
    20 Jul 2018, 5:44 p.m. 20 Jul 2018, 5:44 p.m.
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    Thank you!

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    Ben
    Master 1957 posts
    20 Jul 2018, 10:52 p.m. 20 Jul 2018, 10:52 p.m.
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    Like Roberto, I also favor previous generations of the IWC Aquatimer. I have loved diving with my 3769 with rubber and velcro dive straps and also my 3723 and 3782 with straps and bracelets. All very comfortable. The lume on the 3769, as with the 3767s, is just fantastic!

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    WhippetWonder
    Graduate 141 posts
    21 Jul 2018, 8:27 a.m. 21 Jul 2018, 8:27 a.m.
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    Thank you!
    i am flirting more with the 3290, as I prefer a cleaner look compared to the Chrono...
    cheers

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    Koen
    Connoisseur 466 posts
    21 Aug 2018, 8 p.m. 21 Aug 2018, 8 p.m.
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    Can't go wrong with an Aquatimer and I personally think it's a much more original choice. 

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    Mr. Dhr. drs. B.E.M. Dekkers
    Master 996 posts
    22 Aug 2018, 7:50 a.m. 22 Aug 2018, 7:50 a.m.
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    I have an IW3290 in my collection (!)
    Its a pure Diver and it gets a lot of wristtime.
    However the original strap is too small for a normal wrist (..)
    it nearly covers the two rubber bands around the strap. If you replace the strap with another strap (the one of the IW3768 chrono) you'll find it much more comfortable.
    /site_media/ckeditor_images/db14b64008b0ee73a55c4cb9378790ac.jpeg
    Above the Perfect DIVING strap 

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    When diving with the watch bear in mind that even that strap is too short to go over a divingsuit (!)
    That's why I purchased an extra strap IWE01593 XL (issued with the deep three or the IW379402) this one is ideal for diving.
    so the watch = perfect
    strap = not for active divers (but ther are alternatives!)

    good luck and do buy that AT(!)

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    WhippetWonder
    Graduate 141 posts
    24 Aug 2018, 5:45 p.m. 24 Aug 2018, 5:45 p.m.
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    Thank you! has written:

    I have an IW3290 in my collection (!)
    Its a pure Diver and it gets a lot of wristtime.
    However the original strap is too small for a normal wrist (..)
    it nearly covers the two rubber bands around the strap. If you replace the strap with another strap (the one of the IW3768 chrono) you'll find it much more comfortable.
    /site_media/ckeditor_images/db14b64008b0ee73a55c4cb9378790ac.jpeg
    Above the Perfect DIVING strap 

    /site_media/ckeditor_images/c4b10113bc4f8d4a5d948f4dc3fc4149.jpeg

    When diving with the watch bear in mind that even that strap is too short to go over a divingsuit (!)
    That's why I purchased an extra strap IWE01593 XL (issued with the deep three or the IW379402) this one is ideal for diving.
    so the watch = perfect
    strap = not for active divers (but ther are alternatives!)

    good luck and do buy that AT(!)

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    Mr. Dhr. drs. B.E.M. Dekkers
    Master 996 posts
    29 Aug 2018, 4:18 p.m. 29 Aug 2018, 4:18 p.m.
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    www.iwc.com/forum/en/discussion/73001/

    thats were I explain the problem with the diver strap to you.
    good luck.

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