RichardMiami 4 Posted January 18, 2015 I picked up the IWC Aquatimer this weekend as CPO from Tourneau. Their CPOs are generally mint, and have a two year full warranty on them, and yes, they negotiate! This Aquatimer is model 2000, reference IW371928. Founded in 1868, the IWC brand is probably best known for its groundbreaking complicated luxury watches. IWC creates and assembles its own movements, parts and fine watches, ensuring their uncompromising quality and reliability. The brand IWC continues to push the boundaries of the watchmaking industry, creating technically advanced timepieces with anti-magnetic and anti-gravity movements. The IWC Aquatimer IW3719-28 Chronograph Automatic Watch is a perfect example of the brand's high quality and bold design. This Swiss watch for men features stainless steel bracelet with a push-button safety release. The stainless steel case has 15mm thickness and a diameter of 42.0 mm. The black dial of this high end watch boasts white minute and hour hands and a chronograph. The IWC logo and date indicator are located next to the 3 o'clock position. The anti reflective sapphire crystal, fixed bezel, and screw-down crown contribute to the excellent quality of the Men's IWC Aquatimer IW3719-28 Chronograph Automatic Watch. This representative of luxury watches has a 44-hour power reserve and water resistance up to 120 meters. The inner bezel rotates with the pusher at 4 - which also acts as the chrono reset. The movement is an IWC adaptation of the ETA 7750 - it has been nickel plated and given perlage. The Aquatimer comes in a wide array of color choices, on steel, rubber etc. Special editions have honored Jacques Cousteau, the Galapagos Islands, the Darwin Society, etc. I opted for a monochrome version on steel. Personal thoughts: The watch has awesome presence on the wrist. The lugs are nicely curved so it fits my 7.5" wrist very comfortably. Even at 42mm, the watch is not especially heavy. My Breitling SuperOcean 44 weighs considerably more (or at least feels that way). The bracelet is incredible!! The finish is smooth, with NO edges anywhere. The clasp release is perfectly hidden, yet easily accessible - when you squeeze the clasp in the right way it pops right open. The box is very nice, with a pure white leather interior. A great place to show off the piece. OK.. enough yada yada.. on to the pics: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Realism 72 Posted January 18, 2015 Richard - you should join chronomag; ie You have a gen that is a chrono Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted January 18, 2015 Hey Sean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good to see ya pal! DOOD?? Does that mean you like it?? LOL Thanks my friend! Richard - you should join chronomag; ie You have a gen that is a chrono Yeah, it's a chrono, but it's not mag.... only stainless.... oh well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellistyle1 0 Posted January 18, 2015 wowza that is badass. I like the bracelet. Do you have a rubber strap for it too? Nice work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted January 18, 2015 wowza that is badass. I like the bracelet. Do you have a rubber strap for it too? Nice work. Thanks. No rubber*.... can't stand them. Never could. *That's probably why I have three kids...... sigh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Not That Rich 21 Posted January 18, 2015 That is one beautiful watch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellistyle1 0 Posted January 18, 2015 wowza that is badass. I like the bracelet. Do you have a rubber strap for it too? Nice work. Thanks. No rubber*.... can't stand them. Never could. *That's probably why I have three kids...... sigh Withdraw method is half as effective. The bracelet is great--forget the rubber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Del 4,514 Posted January 18, 2015 That's a real beauty! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted January 18, 2015 Thank you all! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
conx 0 Posted January 18, 2015 One word to describe that .... Special, stunning, beautiful hang on, that's three words - Oh well, I failed you didn't Many congratulations ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDK 0 Posted January 18, 2015 Another Stunner, beautiful piece. IWC and Omega are my favourite watches by far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corsa 0 Posted January 18, 2015 Oh... You are a very bad man!! That's a stunner! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lfovco 0 Posted January 19, 2015 Awesome, but it's 42mm not 44mm which also awesome!! That was their best aquatimer design. New ones suck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash64 17 Posted January 19, 2015 Yup, that one is Bad Ass!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wqleow 1 Posted January 19, 2015 Excellent pick up and nice review! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nunu78 1,743 Posted January 19, 2015 congratulations , Richard. it a beautiful piece. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James. 4 Posted January 19, 2015 Quality buy, this. Im quite jealous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graman 2 Posted January 19, 2015 Sexy bit of kit.... My fav brand.. No question! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RichardMiami 4 Posted January 19, 2015 Typo on the case size corrected, thanks! And THANKS to everyone for all the compliments! :D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silva97 0 Posted January 19, 2015 Absolutely stunning, gotta love IWC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFleischer 4,355 Posted January 19, 2015 Dude- you're on fire! I was lucky to get a good deal on a used Ti/rubber version several years ago. Congrats- some niece pieces you have there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pseudonym 0 Posted January 19, 2015 Another beauty for the collection RM!! It seems that finding these little gems is somewhat your forte! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
