Aquatimer Specifications
This page accompanies the article “Diving in Style: IWC’s New Aquatimers“.These are the specifications for the new IWC Aquatimers shown at SIHH 2009:Aquatimer Deep Two Ref. IWC 3547FeaturesDiver's watch with automatic movement and newly developed mechanical depth gauge for the actual depth at any time and the maximum depth reached down to 50 m;newly developed external rotating diving bezel, new bracelet quick-change system; relief engraving of a diver's helmet on the case backMovementCalibre 30110Vibrations 28,800/hJewels 21Power reserve 40 hWinding automaticCaseMaterial stainless steelGlass sapphire, spherical, antireflectiveCrown screw-inWater-resistant 12 barDiameter 46mmHeight 15.5mmWeightWatch in stainless steel with rubber strap 135 gWatch in stainless steel with stainless steel bracelet 205 gAquatimer Chronograph Edition Galapagos Islands Ref. IW3767FeaturesDiver's watch in a stainless steel case with a special coating of vulcanized rubber, with an external, ne

Bovet Dimier Recital Watch Collection
Dimier is a sub-brand of Bovet, that is just as high-end, and also known as the watch movement maker of the group. Bovet didn't start Dimier, but rather acquired it. I've never seen a Dimer watch in the US - only in Europe - butt hat doesn't mean there aren't a few of them hanging around. Bovet and Dimier watches are said to be made in the same place, with similar values. Though Dimier watches are a bit more traditional in form. Unlike Bovet watches they don't have that pocket-watch-on-your-wrist style that is quite unique.Bovet and Dimier are more or less manufacture movements for all the high-end stuff. Dimier watches are rare and what I have assorted here are their six "Recital" watches. Will there be a Dimier Recital 7? Probably. I don't know the release cycle of the Recital watches, but a new one might be slated for release each several years. UDATE: See info on what is meant to be the Recital 7 below.Many of the watches in the collection have a common set of features - these incl

The main features of Patek Phillipe Aviator watch
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w&w Instagram Round-Up #23 - Giveaway Follow Up
wow….simply wow. We had over 900 entries for our first Instagram Giveaway! TONS upon tons of awesome shots of watches of all kinds. It’s great to see how eclectic all of your collections are! As promised, here is a selection of a bunch of great shots that were taken. Honestly, every shot that was entered was great, so the selection below is a fairly random cross-section. I highly recommend you check out #wwgiveaway1 to see them all.The lucky winner is @sirflamboyant! Who got quite an awesome prize if we do say so ourselves! Considering this was such a success (and a fun thing to do) we’ll be sure to do it again soon!As for next week? Back to the usual #wornandwoundIn order for your picture to be considered it should:a. include the hashtag #wornandwound and @wornandwoundb. be a watch related photo. It doesn't have to be a watch on your wrist, but watches should be at the core of the imagec. be awesome (naturally)Be sure to follow us on?Instagram?to stay up to date on w

The strap is custom made
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