Auqatimer Automatic 2000 vs Rolex Submariner

But, they are...

Most SS Daytona's go for $9k-$11k in the US.

3536 is simple, unassuming and yet exclusive

But, they are...

Yes I know about Rolex Daytonas. I sold a 2003 SS Daytona with a black face that was three days old for $5500 more than I paid for it on EBay. The deal was COD and the cashier's check had been forged in an expensive color laser printer so I lost the watch and the money. The FBI investigated and said this was a big problem that they had been unsucessful in solving. The watch was reported as stolen to Rolex so if its ever serviced by Rolex USA, it will get back to me. Unfortunately, there are many non-authroized places that can service them. Too many documents are easily foged so I do everything via credit card or hard cash now. And I don't use EBay.

Regards,

FJB

Sorry to hear that

I purchased my IWC in Dec. 2010. It was my 1st IWC and I've since added a Portugese Chonograph, giving up a 40mm Panerai to do so. It was the 1st IWC I really wanted. I still own a Navitimer and a Blancpain ultra slim. I am looking at getting one of the new Rolex GMT's maybe an older Sea Dweller. I really like them, but IWC really speaks to me.

My first Rolex was a GMT in 1969 while serving in Vietnam. It was dependable and durable. I later moved on to a Submariner, a Sea Dweller and then a Yacht-Master.
I did not discover IWC until the mid 90s when Porsche Design hit the American Mkt. I caught the fever! First came the titanium compass watch ( should have kept that one ), then the steel & gold sportivo chronograph ( that one is gone too ).
Now they are all KEEPERS! In order of purchase; small portuguese 3531. portuguese automatic 500109, portifino chrono 378302, pilot MK XVI, St. Ex UTC, and finally a hand wound portuguese 545405. Now for the subject at hand, I still have the sea dweller have next listed the AT 2000 for comparison. Will let you know.

                                                 zyxtimer

My first Rolex was a GMT in 1969 while serving in Vietnam. It was dependable and durable. I later moved on to a Submariner, a Sea Dweller and then a Yacht-Master.
I did not discover IWC until the mid 90s when Porsche Design hit the American Mkt. I caught the fever! First came the titanium compass watch ( should have kept that one ), then the steel & gold sportivo chronograph ( that one is gone too ).
Now they are all KEEPERS! In order of purchase; small portuguese 3531. portuguese automatic 500109, portifino chrono 378302, pilot MK XVI, St. Ex UTC, and finally a hand wound portuguese 545405. Now for the subject at hand, I still have the sea dweller have next listed the AT 2000 for comparison. Will let you know.

                                                 zyxtimer

Wow, what a moment to revive this thread. The IWC Aquatimers have been renewed last year, as has the Rolex Submariner, or was that in 2011? My opinion: the Rolex Submariner is THE iconic divers watch, most divers watches have been modelled around it. Its movement is super reliable and accurate, as are the movements of the IWC Aquatimers. Weak spots like the bracelet have been removed. The Sea Dweller is more robust I think, but for normal, and even divers duty, the Submariner is more than good enough, and thinner. I happen to like it, but the Aquatimers are very good watches too. It comes down to brand loyalty and preference of looks. And I got myself a Blancpain Fifty Fathoms last year, for me this is the best, and best looking sports watch: to each his own.

Kind regards,
Paul