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RogerF · 30 October 2005, 02:56 PM

I am really liking that SS model on rubber strap these days.

sub2004 · 30 October 2005, 03:58 PM

Dear Sir

This is one of my favourite dive watches.

I saw it displayed at my AD in New Zealand, Watches of Switzerland. They had the 1000m and 2000m version. The 2000m version is titanium and yellow indicators. My heart skipped a beat as i thought it was the mystical Deep One but then on closer look and attention was informed its the new AT.

The salesperson let me handle the ss on black strap. absolutely gorgeous watch. Not too much of a discount as it was a relatively new model. However i have been doing my research on this and its worthwhile to note that a full rotation of the bezel rotating crown only moves the bezel by 5 minutes so its a pain if you wanted to move the bezel for long distance measurement.

The other cool thing which i have read at the IWC website is this AT features their pressure gage kinda like the Deep One in that after going under 30m of water the bezel 'locks down' by feeling the water pressure (sorry im no techie)

There is a debate as to whether WIS like us prefer the older AT or this newer one. The sympathy i have for old AT owners is that this is quite a drastic change in model. this is not a mere better bracelet or adding SEL or crownguard. I know that if i had purchased the AT last year (it is expensive) and then this year that AT was basically phased out for a model with the same name that looked radically different i would be a bit upset. This new AT does really stand out, it caught my eye among many fine watches at my AD straightaway.

i myself prefer the ss on bracelet. however the salesperson infomred me that the bracelet verson is much more expensive (as is the case with IWC, JLC ect).

cheers
don

dman · 31 October 2005, 12:26 AM

Roger, I love these watches, it was between this and the Panerai, but the Panerai won out. Then I got a second Panerai but that one is still on my radar though.

BruceS · 31 October 2005, 12:30 AM

I had never really liked the new Aquatimer in pics. I liked the older one. Then I actually saw, and played with the chrono version at a TZ lunch, and WOW it was nice

BTW, I was at the bookstore yesterday and the new Watch Time has a Seadweller vs Aquatimer test article. The dweller won by a thin margin!

dman · 31 October 2005, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

BTW, I was at the bookstore yesterday and the new Watch Time has a Seadweller vs Aquatimer test article. The dweller won by a thin margin!

Not the most scientific of tests.

BruceS · 31 October 2005, 12:53 AM

Definately not!

RogerF · 31 October 2005, 12:40 PM

It is such a beautiful and simple watch. I am normally a bracelet fan, but that rubber strap is executed extremely well with this watch.

dman · 31 October 2005, 12:48 PM

Hey Roger, a Panerai 112 comes with a leather strap and a Rubber dive band.

BruceS · 31 October 2005, 01:14 PM

LOL

Seriously, I would have to get an Aquatimer on the bracelet. IWC makes some of the best around!

RogerF · 31 October 2005, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceS

LOL

Seriously, I would have to get an Aquatimer on the bracelet. IWC makes some of the best around!

I agree, that "beads of rice" style one on the 3706 and UTCs is amazing.

2 November 2005, 12:08 AM

The AT is a beautiful watch. If I was in the market for a dive tool watch, that would be high on my list to consider.

If I were to get it, I'd get both the rubber strap and the bracelet.

JJ Irani · 2 November 2005, 03:06 AM

Both are nice, but IMHO the crowns do look just a wee bit too large and slightly over-sized!!

dman · 2 November 2005, 03:08 AM

As opposed to the crown being too tiny, like on some watches.

JJ Irani · 2 November 2005, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by dman

As opposed to the crown being too tiny, like on some watches.

...and in keeping with aesthetic proportions, you tosser...

dman · 2 November 2005, 03:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

...and in keeping with aesthetic proportions, you tosser...

RogerF · 2 November 2005, 05:49 AM

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Originally Posted by JJ Irani

Both are nice, but IMHO the crowns do look just a wee bit too large and slightly over-sized!!

Whats with all this talk of size all the time?

dman · 2 November 2005, 05:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RogerF

Whats with all this talk of size all the time?

30 October 2005, 02:56 PM	#1
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	Any IWC Aquatimer owners here? I am really liking that SS model on rubber strap these days.

30 October 2005, 03:58 PM	#2
sub2004 "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: South Pacific Watch: SS Daytona Posts: 643	i badly want one also Dear Sir This is one of my favourite dive watches. I saw it displayed at my AD in New Zealand, Watches of Switzerland. They had the 1000m and 2000m version. The 2000m version is titanium and yellow indicators. My heart skipped a beat as i thought it was the mystical Deep One but then on closer look and attention was informed its the new AT. The salesperson let me handle the ss on black strap. absolutely gorgeous watch. Not too much of a discount as it was a relatively new model. However i have been doing my research on this and its worthwhile to note that a full rotation of the bezel rotating crown only moves the bezel by 5 minutes so its a pain if you wanted to move the bezel for long distance measurement. The other cool thing which i have read at the IWC website is this AT features their pressure gage kinda like the Deep One in that after going under 30m of water the bezel 'locks down' by feeling the water pressure (sorry im no techie) There is a debate as to whether WIS like us prefer the older AT or this newer one. The sympathy i have for old AT owners is that this is quite a drastic change in model. this is not a mere better bracelet or adding SEL or crownguard. I know that if i had purchased the AT last year (it is expensive) and then this year that AT was basically phased out for a model with the same name that looked radically different i would be a bit upset. This new AT does really stand out, it caught my eye among many fine watches at my AD straightaway. i myself prefer the ss on bracelet. however the salesperson infomred me that the bracelet verson is much more expensive (as is the case with IWC, JLC ect). cheers don

31 October 2005, 12:26 AM	#3
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Roger, I love these watches, it was between this and the Panerai, but the Panerai won out. Then I got a second Panerai but that one is still on my radar though. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

31 October 2005, 12:48 PM	#8
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Hey Roger, a Panerai 112 comes with a leather strap and a Rubber dive band. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

2 November 2005, 03:06 AM	#12
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Both are nice, but IMHO the crowns do look just a wee bit too large and slightly over-sized!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

31 October 2005, 12:30 AM	#4
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	I had never really liked the new Aquatimer in pics. I liked the older one. Then I actually saw, and played with the chrono version at a TZ lunch, and WOW it was nice BTW, I was at the bookstore yesterday and the new Watch Time has a Seadweller vs Aquatimer test article. The dweller won by a thin margin!

31 October 2005, 12:53 AM	#6
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Definately not!

31 October 2005, 12:40 PM	#7
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	It is such a beautiful and simple watch. I am normally a bracelet fan, but that rubber strap is executed extremely well with this watch.

31 October 2005, 01:14 PM	#9
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	LOL Seriously, I would have to get an Aquatimer on the bracelet. IWC makes some of the best around!

2 November 2005, 12:08 AM	#11
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	The AT is a beautiful watch. If I was in the market for a dive tool watch, that would be high on my list to consider. If I were to get it, I'd get both the rubber strap and the bracelet.

2 November 2005, 03:08 AM	#13
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	As opposed to the crown being too tiny, like on some watches. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

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