
Brandon Skinner introduces his new IWC Aquatimer IW3723, a timepiece that challenges his usual preferences for watch size and thickness. His candid review delves into the watch's unique aesthetic and functional contradictions, offering a fresh perspective on what makes a watch truly captivating. Skinner's personal connection to this 'divery' watch, despite its specifications, highlights the emotional appeal that often transcends technical data for collectors.
What does the "pusher" at 8 o'clock do?
When pressing the bottom half of the pusher, you split the minute hand. In the top photo you will see a black hand with yellow lume pointing to about the 23 minute mark. This is usually hidden underneath the normal minute hand. When you press the button, the hand beneath locks into place and the top minute hand travels away from it. The time between the two hands is the time elapsed. Pressing the top half of the button will return the underneath hand perfectly under the minute hand, much like a
And thatβs perfectly fine. Ones watch can be an accessory or a tool, or both. All are good. I love this line of watches. In 2008-2011 or so I had this plan to buy the perpetuals (each dial) and tracked down and saw several. But never bought one. Then I ended up with a Portuguese Perpetual and so while completely different the GST perpetual search was sidelined. I still think the GST are some of the coolest IWC sports watches. Many congrats.
I was just naming this watch on another thread. So cool, and you're taking the words right out of my mouth about what's so great about this watch. I even share your preference for straps over bracelets, to the extent that I wouldn't buy one of these old Aquatimers *unless* I could get it with a rubber strap.... which it turns out I never use because these watches are so much better on their bracelets!
The case and the bracelet are all titanium.
Also as fellow Sinn EZM 1 owners and more π€π€
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