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dman · 19 November 2005, 01:58 PM

Here we go ladies and gents.....

What is this? Looks like a boring white outer box.

Inside, we have another box, something else to take up drawers space. It is a nice material and snaps very tightly shut.

Open up that box and there she is.

My new IWC Aquatimer Chrono in Ti, with an extra OEM rubber strap. First impressions are very good. This watch is so much lighter than the others I own. I used the included tool and quickly took out one link and it fits perfect. The bracelet is super comfortable and very solid feeling. Some people have complained that the bracelet at the lugs is not very flexible, this could be a problem if the fit is just not perfect, but for me it is. I am not a bezel user, so I actually really like the internal bezel, the pusher at the 4 operates it. It rotates only counter clockwise and is a neat toy to play with.

I like the darker Ti finish, something very different from my current watches and totally new to me. I have heard that Ti scratches pretty easy, so I will report back on that after awhile. It is 42mm so it is right between my Rolex and Panerai.

Here are a few more pics that I took quickly, I really like this watch and I think it fits in with the YM and 88 perfectly.

Charlie · 19 November 2005, 03:20 PM

Congratulations Darren

RogerF · 19 November 2005, 04:28 PM

Congrats, I've been eyeing the SS non-chrono for a while now. IWC makes one hell of a divers watch.

padi56 · 19 November 2005, 06:50 PM

Had the IWC Deep One for a very short time,around 2001,if I remember it had Jaeger-LeCoultre movement.But the watch did not smile at me then,
perhaps it was the dull grey case.I bought it second hand but still took quite a hit when I traded it.But now wish I kept it, they are quite rare now
think there was only 800--1000 made,But a fine watch with a excellent finish and movement,but at that time just did not smile back for me.So
Daren enjoy your new watch mate,and wear it in good health,great pictures.

mailman · 19 November 2005, 08:46 PM

Great watch Daren. Congratulations and good luck with it.

Earl · 19 November 2005, 11:41 PM

Nice looking watch you have there Daren !!

padi56 · 19 November 2005, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earl

nice looking watch there Daren !!!

Hiccoughs Earl

Earl · 20 November 2005, 12:20 AM

LoL Peter, ma puter did, cuz it's just to early in the day for me to hiccough !!!

20 November 2005, 12:25 AM

Daren - sweet!! Enjoy that watch!!

BruceS · 20 November 2005, 01:41 AM

Finally! I love it! And here's my pic of your watch

Guys, the watch in my pic IS Daren's new watch. I met it first at a TZ lunch in No. Virginia :) It's a great watch

Congrats mate

JJ Irani · 20 November 2005, 03:43 AM

WHOOP!! WHOOP!! What an absolute cracker, Daren.....beauty, beauty, beauty.....always loved IWCs.....Congrats, pal....wear it in good health....always!!! I am truly very happy for you!!!

mailman · 20 November 2005, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BruceS

Finally! I love it! And here's my pic of your watch

Guys, the watch in my pic IS Daren's new watch. I met it first at a TZ lunch in No. Virginia :) It's a great watch

Congrats mate

Bruce, you have dirt under your thumbnail in the pic.

BruceS · 20 November 2005, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Bruce, you have dirt under your thumbnail in the pic.

That's cause I'm not a girly man

JIM- · 20 November 2005, 12:12 PM

Nice IWC, thats one heck of a watch, Enjoy.

Uncle-AJ · 20 November 2005, 12:15 PM

Nice one Daren, congratulations.

baseballduck · 21 November 2005, 11:12 AM

Beautiful Daren, I just got back and look what I come to. Awesome piece my friend.

Tyler

Rockrolex · 21 November 2005, 11:35 AM

Congratulations, Daren. Very nice. And it's the titanium that makes it so light. As for scratching, I haven't noticed any excessive scratches on my GP ww.tc and I don't baby it any more than any of my others - like the time this morning when I banged the GMT against the bathroom door jamb. Took it like the trooper it is - not a scratch.

21 November 2005, 11:57 PM

Awesome watch Daren, Congrats and enjoy.

As for Ti, I don't have any experience with it in watches, but plenty of my training partners have had Ti bike frames over the years. The beauty is that if it does get scratched, you can easily buff (i.e. scratch in the 'right' direction) them out.

dman · 22 November 2005, 08:53 AM

Thanks J and Ed!! I am liking the Ti, not sure if I like the strap or bracelet better though, they are both comfy.

baseballduck · 22 November 2005, 11:43 AM

My personal fav on that is the bracelet. The strap looks real good too. Since its Ti does that mean it's super light? How much do those things cost? That may be a good post - Sub watch.

Tyler

dman · 22 November 2005, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baseballduck

My personal fav on that is the bracelet. The strap looks real good too. Since its Ti does that mean it's super light? How much do those things cost? That may be a good post - Sub watch.

Tyler

It is lighter than my YM and alot lighter than the Panerai Tyler. List on this one is between $4500 and $5500, depending on the strap or bracelet version, although this brand is not as in demand like a Rolex so good discounts can be had, I have heard up near 35%. I have not done that, but I have read numerous times about others doing it.

mailman · 22 November 2005, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

It is lighter than my YM and alot lighter than the Panerai Tyler. List on this one is between $4500 and $5500, depending on the strap or bracelet version, although this brand is not as in demand like a Rolex so good discounts can be had, I have heard up near 35%. I have not done that, but I have read numerous times about others doing it.

Love that watch Daren, especially the lume.

dman · 22 November 2005, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mailman

Love that watch Daren, especially the lume.

I replied to Bruce in another post that the lume is one of the things that people knocked on this watch, but it is more than enough for me. It stays pretty strong all night to, about the same as the Rolex. Neither is close to the 88 though.

mailman · 22 November 2005, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

I replied to Bruce in another post that the lume is one of the things that people knocked on this watch, but it is more than enough for me. It stays pretty strong all night to, about the same as the Rolex. Neither is close to the 88 though.

I love your 88.

Tease me with a pic, will ya please?

baseballduck · 23 November 2005, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

It is lighter than my YM and alot lighter than the Panerai Tyler. List on this one is between $4500 and $5500, depending on the strap or bracelet version, although this brand is not as in demand like a Rolex so good discounts can be had, I have heard up near 35%. I have not done that, but I have read numerous times about others doing it.

Thanks Daren. I'm sure you are wondering why I asked about a "post Sub watch" before I even have a Sub.

I like to live my life to the fullest. Even if it requires to think years in advance.

Tyler

dman · 23 November 2005, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baseballduck

Thanks Daren. I'm sure you are wondering why I asked about a "post Sub watch" before I even have a Sub.

I like to live my life to the fullest. Even if it requires to think years in advance.

Tyler

Never gave it a second thought pal. I promise you this, if you don't have dreams and goals to chase, you are not going to get anywhere.

You stay and you will have whatever you desire through hard work pal, I really believe in you and can tell what type of person you are and will become.

baseballduck · 23 November 2005, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dman

Never gave it a second thought pal. I promise you this, if you don't have dreams and goals to chase, you are not going to get anywhere.

You stay and you will have whatever you desire through hard work pal, I really believe in you and can tell what type of person you are and will become.

Yea I can too because if it relies on speaking Spanish I'll be a hobo on the street.

Spanish=awesome teacher, crappy subject.

Tyler

BruceS · 24 November 2005, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baseballduck

Thanks Daren. I'm sure you are wondering why I asked about a "post Sub watch" before I even have a Sub.

I like to live my life to the fullest. Even if it requires to think years in advance.

Tyler

Good on ya mate! See my signature line

Earl · 24 November 2005, 02:05 PM

LoL Tyler

19 November 2005, 01:58 PM	#1
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Something Different and I Like It!! Here we go ladies and gents..... What is this? Looks like a boring white outer box. Inside, we have another box, something else to take up drawers space. It is a nice material and snaps very tightly shut. Open up that box and there she is. My new IWC Aquatimer Chrono in Ti, with an extra OEM rubber strap. First impressions are very good. This watch is so much lighter than the others I own. I used the included tool and quickly took out one link and it fits perfect. The bracelet is super comfortable and very solid feeling. Some people have complained that the bracelet at the lugs is not very flexible, this could be a problem if the fit is just not perfect, but for me it is. I am not a bezel user, so I actually really like the internal bezel, the pusher at the 4 operates it. It rotates only counter clockwise and is a neat toy to play with. I like the darker Ti finish, something very different from my current watches and totally new to me. I have heard that Ti scratches pretty easy, so I will report back on that after awhile. It is 42mm so it is right between my Rolex and Panerai. Here are a few more pics that I took quickly, I really like this watch and I think it fits in with the YM and 88 perfectly. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

19 November 2005, 06:50 PM	#4
padi56 "TRF" Life Patron Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Peter Location: Llanfairpwllgwyng Watch: ing you. Posts: 53,063	Had the IWC Deep One for a very short time,around 2001,if I remember it had Jaeger-LeCoultre movement.But the watch did not smile at me then, perhaps it was the dull grey case.I bought it second hand but still took quite a hit when I traded it.But now wish I kept it, they are quite rare now think there was only 800--1000 made,But a fine watch with a excellent finish and movement,but at that time just did not smile back for me.So Daren enjoy your new watch mate,and wear it in good health,great pictures. __________________ ICom Pro3 All posts are my own opinion and my opinion only. "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop. Now is the only time you actually own the time, Place no faith in time, for the clock may soon be still for ever." Good Judgement comes from experience,experience comes from Bad Judgement,.Buy quality, cry once; buy cheap, cry again and again. www.mc0yad.club Second in command CEO and left handed watch winder

19 November 2005, 08:46 PM	#5
mailman TRF Moderator & SubLV41 2024 Patron Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: . Watch: 126610LN Posts: 35,510	Great watch Daren. Congratulations and good luck with it. __________________ JJ

20 November 2005, 03:43 AM	#11
JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	WHOOP!! WHOOP!! What an absolute cracker, Daren.....beauty, beauty, beauty.....always loved IWCs.....Congrats, pal....wear it in good health....always!!! I am truly very happy for you!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

20 November 2005, 12:15 PM	#15
Uncle-AJ "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Real Name: Adrian Location: Bolton, UK. Watch: Daytona 116520 Posts: 6,844	Nice one Daren, congratulations. __________________ A man with a watch knows what time it is. A man with two watches is never sure.........Segal's Law Member #10

19 November 2005, 03:20 PM	#2
Charlie Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: RSA Posts: 60	Congratulations Darren

19 November 2005, 04:28 PM	#3
RogerF "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Real Name: Duh! Location: Toronto Canada Watch: a gonna do? Posts: 2,573	Congrats, I've been eyeing the SS non-chrono for a while now. IWC makes one hell of a divers watch.

19 November 2005, 11:41 PM	#6
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	Nice looking watch you have there Daren !!

20 November 2005, 12:20 AM	#8
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	LoL Peter, ma puter did, cuz it's just to early in the day for me to hiccough !!!

20 November 2005, 12:25 AM	#9
---- Guest Posts: n/a	Daren - sweet!! Enjoy that watch!!

20 November 2005, 01:41 AM	#10
BruceS "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Sir Daft Location: Cornwall, UK Watch: Too many Posts: 2,464	Finally! I love it! And here's my pic of your watch Guys, the watch in my pic IS Daren's new watch. I met it first at a TZ lunch in No. Virginia :) It's a great watch Congrats mate

20 November 2005, 12:12 PM	#14
JIM- Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 599	Nice IWC, thats one heck of a watch, Enjoy.

21 November 2005, 11:12 AM	#16
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	Beautiful Daren, I just got back and look what I come to. Awesome piece my friend. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

21 November 2005, 11:35 AM	#17
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,967	Congratulations, Daren. Very nice. And it's the titanium that makes it so light. As for scratching, I haven't noticed any excessive scratches on my GP ww.tc and I don't baby it any more than any of my others - like the time this morning when I banged the GMT against the bathroom door jamb. Took it like the trooper it is - not a scratch. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

21 November 2005, 11:57 PM	#18
Atomic Guest Posts: n/a	Awesome watch Daren, Congrats and enjoy. As for Ti, I don't have any experience with it in watches, but plenty of my training partners have had Ti bike frames over the years. The beauty is that if it does get scratched, you can easily buff (i.e. scratch in the 'right' direction) them out.

22 November 2005, 08:53 AM	#19
dman Lifetime TRF Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Daren Location: Austin Watch: the road Posts: 13,585	Thanks J and Ed!! I am liking the Ti, not sure if I like the strap or bracelet better though, they are both comfy. __________________ You either get it or you don't, if you have to ask, YOU DON'T!! I really hope that midget cop doesn't find me in Kokomo.

22 November 2005, 11:43 AM	#20
baseballduck "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Tyler Location: Pinehurst NC Watch: Explorer 214270 Posts: 1,018	My personal fav on that is the bracelet. The strap looks real good too. Since its Ti does that mean it's super light? How much do those things cost? That may be a good post - Sub watch. Tyler __________________ Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Member #84

24 November 2005, 02:05 PM	#29
Earl "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: Who Me? Location: Northern Virginia Watch: out Posts: 4,616	LoL Tyler

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