I was quick to jump on the CF3 bandwagon, but since it would long time
until getting it, I thought I needed something in the meantime.
There was some picture leaks just before Christmas 2013, and two of
the watches peaked my interest. The Ingenieur Dual Time and the bronze
Aquatimer. I finally made my decision when I visited Schaffhausen this
winter just after SIHH and we got to see the new Aquatimer collection
live. I had not really counted on the long wait, but I got the
SS Dual Time a couple of weeks back and the Aquatimer today.
I took the DT with me on vacation, and am very pleased with it. It
wears quite big, but the steel bracelet is superb, and the quick
adjust is just fantastic. This time I did not get to stress the
Dual Time aspect of the watch, but I am sure I will get my chance
on later travels.
This Aquatimer "Expedition Charles Darwin" is presumably the first
delivered in Europe; good for me! I must say that it wears super nice,
it is larger than my 7-days, but wears smaller. Very comfortable on
the wrist. I was told that the case has got some small alterations since
release, no satin finish anymore and all polished instead. The argument
is that the bronze will keep/age better being polished.
I have a couple of pictures taken with my mobile, but will try to post
some better pictures later. All the pictures are taken in "Vigelandsparken" in Oslo.






