IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Charles Darwin Watch In Bronze

Here, first I want to talk about the bronze. Bronze would be a popular metal used before we'd stainless steel, specifically for ships. Stainless steel transformed that, however the reason bronze can be used in watches offers quite a bit related to its novelty and color. Bronze metal also forms a distinctive patina with time that appears good on certain sport watches. That's a kind of universal truth- the metal can change color with time, but what it really may be like several weeks or years after its new is not quite obvious.

Probably the most anticipated new IWC Aquatimer watches for 2014 seemed to be the very first bronze watch that IWC will produce. Here you go hands-on, which is known as the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition "Expedition Charles Darwin" (ref. IW379503).

The IWC Aquatimer collection boasts several of the finest Aquatimer designs from IWC Watches, reinterpreting the fundamental IWC shape in a number of versions and colours.

We began to preview this new IWC Aquatimer Chronograph Edition "Expedition Charles Darwin" here. IWC chose 2014 is the year from the diver, so new Aquatimer models are aplenty. You will find two chronographs, and individuals like the Charles Darwin would be the more exclusive of these two. Not just since they're exclusive edition models, but simply because they contain in-house made IWC automatic chronograph movements. Others (while being more inexpensively-listed) contain base ETA/Sellita movements and therefore are pretty nice unto themselves.

With nevertheless, the Aquatimer Chronograph Edition Expedition Charles Darwin consists of the IWC caliber 89365 automatic movement that works at 28,800 bph and it has a power reserve of 68 hrs. It features a bi-compax chronograph that even comes close to half an hour and also the date. This isn't to be mistaken with the IWC caliber 89361 that is much the same but has two hands within the upper subdial permitting it to measure to 12 hrs, though they are both area of the case caliber 89000 movement family.

I occur to enjoy the design from the new Aquatimer collection that mixes traditional dive watch style having a nice modern twist. The 44mm wide case sits very easily around the wrist and that I love the rubber strap using its retro-textured pattern. IWC uses rubber covered chronograph pushers along with the crown that provide a grippy tactile experience in addition to a warm that is separated in the coldness from the metal.

Be sure to further consider a few of the new options that come with the 300 meter water-resistant 2014 Aquatimer case. First may be the recently developed quick-release system for that strap. Much enhanced within the previous generation system, straps release easily, and fit very safely. The only real downside is you virtually need to use IWC straps. Also, using the bronze version there's obviously no bracelet option-so only the rubber.

Possibly the very best new feature from the case may be the ratcheting diver's bezel. Turning the outer bezel turns the interior bezel that is pretty awesome, even though the outer bezel turns both in directions, just one direction turns the interior bezel (since it ratchets). IWC refers to this as their "SafeDive" system, and I believe you'll enjoy it.

IWC has make a try on the Bronze, and personally I think that it’s successful. Being as a dive watch, this watch is so elegant. It just stands for the mature and dignity. This Expedition Charles Darwin edition from the Aquatimer Chronograph ref. IW379503 is really a unique model. In lots of ways it's beautiful and listed at $11,100.