IWC Aquatimer is here

thomasenlow1 · **Posted:** Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:20 pm

The new member of the family is here, and man is she pretty. I will load some better pics after the weekend is up, but for now I will leave you with a wrist shot.

I am very happy with the size, and i think going from 46mm to 44mm made a world of difference in the feeling on the wrist.

I do have a question for the fellow AT owners.....there seems to be a little play in the way the bezel sits with the case. It is almost like there is a spring pushing the bezel upwards and away from the case. The bezel can be pushed down just slightly, and there is a slight noise when I tap on it from the movement.

Is this normal for the model, or should the bezel be super tight with the case? It is under warranty, so I doubt this will be a dealbreaker, but that is the only aspect of the watch that is not perfect.

rockmastermike · **Posted:** Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:31 pm

Don't know about the bezel, but that is a solid pick up. Only hear good things about the AT and really like the white dial the best. :drool:

boogiebot · **Posted:** Thu Jul 07, 2011 3:42 pm

looks like one hell of a dive watch! congrats on your new toy and enjoy

Otto · **Posted:** Thu Jul 07, 2011 4:55 pm

Congrats! The AT is a great dive watch, and it's really eye-catching in white.

jnelson3097 · **Posted:** Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:14 pm

thomasenlow1 wrote:

I do have a question for the fellow AT owners.....there seems to be a little play in the way the bezel sits with the case. It is almost like there is a spring pushing the bezel upwards and away from the case. The bezel can be pushed down just slightly, and there is a slight noise when I tap on it from the movement.

Is this normal for the model, or should the bezel be super tight with the case? It is under warranty, so I doubt this will be a dealbreaker, but that is the only aspect of the watch that is not perfect.

I just checked mine and I can push the bezel down slightly. I didn't notice any noise from the movement though.

thomasenlow1 · **Posted:** Thu Jul 07, 2011 5:29 pm

jnelson3097 wrote:

thomasenlow1 wrote:

I do have a question for the fellow AT owners.....there seems to be a little play in the way the bezel sits with the case. It is almost like there is a spring pushing the bezel upwards and away from the case. The bezel can be pushed down just slightly, and there is a slight noise when I tap on it from the movement.

Is this normal for the model, or should the bezel be super tight with the case? It is under warranty, so I doubt this will be a dealbreaker, but that is the only aspect of the watch that is not perfect.

I just checked mine and I can push the bezel down slightly. I didn't notice any noise from the movement though.

Well it really only makes a voice when I tap on the bezel. Just pushing does not make a noise. Also, when I push down and rotate the click noise is different than when I turn with no force down.

I am sure it is just me being nit picky and it isnt really a thing at all but I wanted to double check before emailing the seller a final ok on the delivery

john123 · **Posted:** Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:44 am

I'll check the bezel on mine when I get home and let you know, but what Justin said sounds right for mine as well. I know that the bezel can be pushed down slightly...but I have never noticed any unusual sounds. I will say that the bezel is nowhere near as tight as on a Breitling...it sits looser and turns with much less resistance.

BTW...congrats...she looks great!!

Dogmann · **Posted:** Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:50 am

Hi thomasenlow1,

Congratulations on your latest pick up of a great watch love the Lume on this version nearly picked one up myself but was swayed to an Ingeneiur Ceramic instead but love the build quality and feel of an IWC enjoy your new watch and please post some Lume shots to.

Marc

thomasenlow1 · **Posted:** Fri Jul 08, 2011 5:52 am

john123 wrote:

I'll check the bezel on mine when I get home and let you know, but what Justin said sounds right for mine as well. I know that the bezel can be pushed down slightly...but I have never noticed any unusual sounds. I will say that the bezel is nowhere near as tight as on a Breitling...it sits looser and turns with much less resistance.

BTW...congrats...she looks great!!

Thanks for the kind words and help on my bezel question. I am going to just roll with the fact that the bezel is not as tight as my SOH or other breitlings. As long as the WR is not affected than I am good to go.

Enough of the second guessing.....This is really a stunner of a watch. There is a constant shine coming off the sapphire crystal and bezel that really catches the eye and gives the watch a very refined look. I can definitely see where all the love for this model comes from.

jimbob · **Posted:** Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:05 am

Very nice buddy!

sharkman · **Posted:** Fri Jul 08, 2011 6:07 am

thomasenlow1 wrote:

john123 wrote:

I'll check the bezel on mine when I get home and let you know, but what Justin said sounds right for mine as well. I know that the bezel can be pushed down slightly...but I have never noticed any unusual sounds. I will say that the bezel is nowhere near as tight as on a Breitling...it sits looser and turns with much less resistance.

BTW...congrats...she looks great!!

Thanks for the kind words and help on my bezel question. I am going to just roll with the fact that the bezel is not as tight as my SOH or other breitlings. As long as the WR is not affected than I am good to go.

Enough of the second guessing.....This is really a stunner of a watch. There is a constant shine coming off the sapphire crystal and bezel that really catches the eye and gives the watch a very refined look. I can definitely see where all the love for this model comes from.

It's fine - just a different set up than you are used to. I'm straining my memory, but it seems the bezel is also a 60 click, not 120 like the Breitlings. Had I bought the AT instead of the ATC, I think I would still have it. Congrats on the pick up and enjoy it.

john123 · **Posted:** Fri Jul 08, 2011 10:22 am

You are correct Tom...60 clicks on the bezel.

Biz · **Posted:** Sat Jul 09, 2011 6:45 am

Watch looks awesome! I really like the white over the black/yellow. If you don't mind me asking, what's the MSRP for these?

john123 · **Posted:** Sat Jul 09, 2011 7:41 am

Biz wrote:

Watch looks awesome! I really like the white over the black/yellow. If you don't mind me asking, what's the MSRP for these?

Not sure about any recent price increases, but I believe the list price was $4,400 on the rubber strap, and $5,500 on the bracelet.

It is much cheaper to get the bracelet with the watch, and purchase the strap later.

jnelson3097 · **Posted:** Sat Jul 09, 2011 11:05 am

I know the rubber strap went up $4,600 but not sure on the bracelet, but probably an additional $200 after the price increase.

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