IWC 329005 Replica Watch Review

IWC Wristwatch 329005 model is produced by the leading Super Clone manufacturer workshops with a solid stainless steel case, standard case diameter and high-precision automatic Super Clone mechanism architecture. It is among the most successful 1:1 super clone watch reviews on the market, with its sapphire crystal AR coating glass, original case tolerances and detailed workmanship.

The “Jacques-Yves Cousteau Journey of Discovery” special version of the IWC Aquatimer series was released as the new model for summer 2022. Refusing to get by, we gathered the shortcomings of all versions on the market, improved them one by one and officially brought the IWC Aquatimer into the RS era!

1. We are the only factory whose strap size is exactly the same as the original, i.e. 22x18. The strap dimensions of other versions on the market are all incorrect.

2. The strap uses the highest quality fluorine rubber (all versions on the market are made of very low-cost silicone material); Thus, the problem of other versions with the strap end piece cracking when slightly bent was avoided! The insert is manufactured with the same quick-release technology as the original; Even the most novice watch enthusiast can easily change the strap. The end of the fluorine rubber belt shows a trapezoidal shape, narrowing from wide to thin; All other versions on the market are bulky, rectangular in shape (not compatible with the original).

3. All other versions on the market cannot get rid of the flaw that the bezel and inner ring are easily damaged. RS Factory used original factory technology without sparing costs, overcoming the challenge many times over and avoiding the embarrassing situation of the bezel becoming non-rotable when rotated too much (after 40 revolutions). When the bezel is rotated forward, it also rotates the inner ring; when rotated in the opposite direction, the inner ring does not move; Thus, the original one-way inner ring rotation standard is met. Congratulations to all watch obsessed watch friends!

4. As everyone knows, among the color options of the dial surface, it has always been the most difficult to get the blue tone exactly the same as the original, without any color difference. The RS team spared no expense in solving this problem; He purchased the original blue sample, put aside the traditional coloring method and used the most advanced coating technology, and after countless trials, he achieved a result that made the blue dial surface exactly the same as the original, with no color difference. This is something that no version currently on the replica market has achieved. Indeed, he challenges the meticulous ones without shying away from any talker or keyboard hero!

5. For the lume coating of the hour and minute hands and hour markers, the RS team did not want to take over in order to achieve the most perfect result possible; Expensive Swiss import lume powder was used as raw material, and each hour marker and each hand were filled by hand; This avoids the embarrassing situation of the lume coating being rough and lacking in brightness. Thanks to the dual-color superior lume, the wearer can read the time clearly even in the dark or in low visibility situations.

Dial and Hand Details

Those who love diving watches and blue dials can take a look at this IWC Aquatimer series; quite eye-catching. The IWC Aquatimer wristwatch revives the design style of the first Aquatimer model from 1967 with its simple and clear dial layout. The dial design is simple and flashy; It is presented entirely in blue tone and contains lume coating. The watch glass uses double-sided anti-reflective, domed sapphire glass. On the original movement side, there is the efficient and stable IWC Cal.30120 movement. As a special edition of the Jacques-Yves Cousteau Voyage of Discovery, the engraved pattern on the caseback recreates the face of “Captain” Cousteau in a red hat; This adds serious collection and memory value to it. Now let's see how the RS Factory craftsmanship is?

The boutique model number of the RS IWC Aquatimer Cousteau special edition wristwatch is IW329005, the list price is around XXX. A sports model that even thin wrists can carry comfortably. The case shape and dial design are very distinctive. The dial with hour and minute hands is extremely simple and polished; A bit modest but still in place.

The dial workmanship of the RS IWC Aquatimer Cousteau special edition is as successful as the V6 Factory; Currently the RS version is the best. The original watch has a diameter of 42 millimeters and a case thickness of 14.1 millimeters. In the RS version, the bezel measurement is 44.5 millimeters, the case measurement is 42 millimeters, and the thickness is 14.61 millimeters. The reason for this is that the bezel is made larger.

Case and Body Workmanship

When the bezel is rotated counterclockwise, the hour marker circle of the inner ring also rotates; when it is rotated counterclockwise, the inner ring does not move. The bezel rotates flexible and feels nice in the hand.

Glass and Sapphire Crystal

Double-sided anti-reflective domed sapphire glass. The glass surface is blue coated; It looks very nice no matter what angle you look at it from. The round blue dial looks beautiful with its deep blue tone and carries a radial pattern. It uses RS coating technology; The final color achieved after countless trials is infinitely close to the original.

Stick hour markers are used on the dial of the RS IWC Aquatimer Cousteau special edition wristwatch; The craftsmanship of the hour and minute hands is very meticulous and contains lume coating. There are two colors of lume: the minute hand and the 15-minute marker of the inner ring are fluorescent green, while the rest are icy blue lume.

On the RS, each hour marker and each hand are filled manually with lume powder; so it looks neat and there is no overflow. The font size and sense of depth of the inner ring hour markers are spot on in the print; round and smooth. The date numerals at 3 o'clock are made with 3D relief printing, and the digits are centered in the standard manner.

Strap, Buckle and Comfort

The waterproof depth of the RS IWC Aquatimer Cousteau special edition wristwatch is 300 meters. The relief valve on the case at 9 o'clock is for decorative purposes; It has no real function. The carefully designed lugs fit perfectly on the wrist, and the crown is the type that is fixed with a screw. The side surface of the crown has a non-slip texture; The logo engraving is not yet as deep as the original.

RS IWC Aquatimer Cousteau special edition wristwatch has a closed back design; The workmanship of the case back is not sloppy either. As everyone knows, Cousteau is one of France's most famous sea explorers; That's why Cousteau's portrait is engraved on the case back of this Aquatimer watch. It adds a very artistic atmosphere and particularly enhances the overall character of the watch. The inscriptions around the case back are deeply engraved.

Movement and Caliber Performance

The original carries a 30120 type movement, that is, the Swiss SW300 movement; RS Factory uses the 2892 movement. The difference is that the original is an imported Swiss movement, while the RS is a domestically produced movement. However, the structure, functions and thickness of RS's Seagull 2892 movement are exactly the same as the Swiss SW300; The time setting is done by turning downwards in the same way as the original, the date skipping direction is also the same. The mechanism works stable and durable.

RS IWC Aquatimer Cousteau special edition wristwatch uses a black, top quality fluorine rubber strap; more durable. The end part of the belts of other factories cracks when bent slightly. There is a quick release strap assembly on the end piece; You can easily change the belt. Stainless steel pin buckle, the writing on the buckle surface matches the original. The rubber strap model is very comfortable in the hand; The end of the belt shows a trapezoidal shape that narrows from wide to thin.

Lume effect is the same as the original.

Summary: This dark blue color of the RS IWC Aquatimer Cousteau special edition wristwatch fascinates people. With the rubber strap, its sporty and comfortable style stands out even more. I hope this article helped you. I'll be sharing more detailed teardowns, live-action reviews, and real-replica comparisons next.