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Old 9 July 2018, 11:43 PM   #1
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Any love for IWC Aquatimers?

Just snag 2 of them recently. Love the dual crown (compressor styled)

IWC Ref 3548 Steel Diver 1000m


IWC Ref 3538 Titanium Diver 2000m (Used to have a rubber version but sold and end up with a bracelet variant)




dual crown rocks
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Old 10 July 2018, 01:28 AM   #2
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Nice! I like the old Aqutimers
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Old 10 July 2018, 03:16 AM   #3
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Old 10 July 2018, 04:44 AM   #4
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Looks nice!

Although I heard lot's of issues with the Aquatimer relating to waterproof and leakage.
Can you relate?

I like the one on rubber! Also these look better than the newer ones.

Btw also bought at that pawn shop?
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Old 10 July 2018, 08:24 AM   #5
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Very timely post - I just purchased a 3548 (also on rubber) and should get it tomorrow. Was really an implulse buy but I’m looking forward to trying it out!
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Old 10 July 2018, 09:31 AM   #6
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Beautiful watches indeed
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Old 10 July 2018, 09:41 AM   #7
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always considered one, especially seems like the 3548 are reasonably priced and something different from like a Black Bay.

I'd really have to see it in person it it would fit my wrist though.
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Old 10 July 2018, 11:09 AM   #8
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Looks nice!

Although I heard lot's of issues with the Aquatimer relating to waterproof and leakage.
Can you relate?

I like the one on rubber! Also these look better than the newer ones.

Btw also bought at that pawn shop?
Really ? Post some links.
I never have and I’ve been a lurker on various IWC boards for over a decade
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Old 10 July 2018, 07:37 PM   #9
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Really ? Post some links.
I never have and I’ve been a lurker on various IWC boards for over a decade
Then you must know it better than me! I heard it from a guy working at an AD and from a different source. All ''talk'' though, never pics or forum related stuff.

That's why I asked!
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Old 10 July 2018, 09:45 PM   #10
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I have always like this watch but have never gotten around to getting one. The price would be the deciding factor for me. A nice pre-owned one at 45-50% off retail would work for me. At full retail, not so much.
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Old 11 July 2018, 12:01 AM   #11
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I've got a 3548 and also an older 3536...both in Ti.

>Love the dual crown (compressor styled)

Technically incorrect as the 3538 and 3548 are not compressor divers.
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Old 11 July 2018, 10:46 PM   #12
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I had one years ago, great diver.
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Old 12 July 2018, 04:24 AM   #13
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I want one, just haven’t pulled the trigger. My coworker has one and i always catch the lume and fall in love
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Old 12 July 2018, 06:00 AM   #14
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Looks nice!

Although I heard lot's of issues with the Aquatimer relating to waterproof and leakage.
Can you relate?

I like the one on rubber! Also these look better than the newer ones.

Btw also bought at that pawn shop?
no idea, haven't had any issues with aquatimers

definitely not pawn shop

the steel is from a friend
the titanium is from a local dealer

both full set!!!
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Old 12 July 2018, 06:00 AM   #15
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I've got a 3548 and also an older 3536...both in Ti.

>Love the dual crown (compressor styled)

Technically incorrect as the 3538 and 3548 are not compressor divers.
compressor styled (aka looking). not true compressor.

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Old 12 July 2018, 06:02 AM   #16
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i got the ti for 2.8k usd (approx) and steel for 1.5k usd (approx)

both are steals!
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Old 12 July 2018, 06:20 AM   #17
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Wow that’s a real bargain ! Great watches
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Old 18 July 2018, 01:39 PM   #18
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I have an older one. I wear it more than my other watches.

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Old 21 July 2018, 05:32 AM   #19
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Steve McGarrett of Hawaii Five-0 fame wears one on the TV show.
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Old 21 July 2018, 05:37 AM   #20
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i got the ti for 2.8k usd (approx) and steel for 1.5k usd (approx)

both are steals!
Whoa! Definitely can't pass them up at those prices!
I've had a 3719 since ~2010 (my first nice watch out of college). It doesn't get enough wrist time anymore.
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Old 21 July 2018, 06:03 AM   #21
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decided to let the ti yellow dial go because i prefer the steel version.

going to sell the titanium to fund for another piece (JLC)
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Old 26 July 2018, 02:29 PM   #22
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I owned at older Aquatimer previously and really enjoyed it. Much love here!
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Old 26 July 2018, 11:10 PM   #23
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I have owned a few aquatimers over the years, the 3548 was my favorite of them all.
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Old 26 July 2018, 11:51 PM   #24
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Very nice !

But I'm more into the Portugieser Line
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Old 27 July 2018, 03:46 AM   #25
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I have the Aquatimer 2000 in white, with bracelet, and it's a great piece.
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Old 30 July 2018, 02:57 PM   #26
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fetish for dual crown. sold the Ti Aquatimer and got the recent release polaris

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Old 30 July 2018, 07:12 PM   #27
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Nice Trio!

Please keep us updated about the new polaris date! How it wears, the strap etc. really looking forward to get it in the future. However other member here on the forum already had water leakage...
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Old 30 July 2018, 09:08 PM   #28
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Great looking watches. I have always admired the IWC line-up and have an IWC Petite Prince Chronograph and am looking at another. We will see.
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Old 30 July 2018, 11:07 PM   #29
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Nice Trio!

Please keep us updated about the new polaris date! How it wears, the strap etc. really looking forward to get it in the future. However other member here on the forum already had water leakage...
so far so good to me.
These are the few things i like about it (reasons that made me bought it)

1) Price - it's super attractive after discount. For a fully in house made watch with JLC caliber, you can't complain

2) Overall design - paying homage to the polaris, it is without the alarm (i already have 1, so i decided to skip the LE 3 crown Polaris Alarm and went straight for the 2 crown Polaris Date).
The 3 step dial is beautiful, so is the applied 12, 6, 9 Numerals (JLC styled)

3) Box Crystal - It's just beautiful. Box shaped top hat sapphire crystal

4) Great solid rubber strap - feels thick, luxurious and tool-ish at the same time.

1 complain, i prefer the clasp to have a a release button because it's a pain in the ass to remove it. and it sits alittle away from the centre of the wrist.

but i still love it!
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Old 30 July 2018, 11:16 PM   #30
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so far so good to me.
These are the few things i like about it (reasons that made me bought it)

1) Price - it's super attractive after discount. For a fully in house made watch with JLC caliber, you can't complain

2) Overall design - paying homage to the polaris, it is without the alarm (i already have 1, so i decided to skip the LE 3 crown Polaris Alarm and went straight for the 2 crown Polaris Date).
The 3 step dial is beautiful, so is the applied 12, 6, 9 Numerals (JLC styled)

3) Box Crystal - It's just beautiful. Box shaped top hat sapphire crystal

4) Great solid rubber strap - feels thick, luxurious and tool-ish at the same time.

1 complain, i prefer the clasp to have a a release button because it's a pain in the ass to remove it. and it sits alittle away from the centre of the wrist.

but i still love it!
Thanks for the update!

Yes, the discount I suppose I should get around 20%. Also I like this one better than the one with the alarm! Tried that one on and its to thick for me and it doesnt feel as good on the wrist as the one you have.

The box crystal looks indeed very nice!

Yeah the strap looks nice, stupid of me when I tried it on I cant remember how the clasp looks like! Let us know how it wears over time!

Thanks for the update so far!

Enjoy wearing all 3!
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