The fake IW329046 is a 1:1 super clone of IWC's Aquatimer Automatic 42, the 42 mm steel diver in the 3290 reference family. Our build copies the case profile, the dial layout and the internal rotating bezel action closely enough that only a loupe or a look under the caseback gives it away. If you want the Aquatimer silhouette on your wrist without a boutique receipt, this is the reference to start with.
Key Features
- 42 mm stainless steel case with brushed flanks and a polished bezel edge
- Internal rotating dive bezel driven by the external grip ring, as on the original
- Automatic movement with hacking seconds and roughly 40 hours of power reserve
- Screw-down crown and caseback for a properly sealed, dive-style construction
- Flat sapphire crystal with an inner anti-reflective coating
- Applied indices and hands filled with a long-lasting luminous compound
- Fitted rubber strap with quick-release spring bars and a signed tang buckle
- Date window, logo placement and dial text matched to the genuine layout
Materials and Specifications
The case is machined from 316L surgical-grade stainless steel and hand-finished so the brushed tops and polished chamfers follow the same lines as the original. The crystal is sapphire with an inner anti-reflective coating, and the dial uses applied steel indices with a thick luminous fill for low-light legibility. Inside sits a decorated automatic movement, Japanese in the standard build and Swiss in the premium tier, regulated before dispatch and running at 28,800 vibrations per hour. The strap is vulcanised rubber on a stainless buckle and fits wrists from roughly 15 cm to 21 cm.
Shipping and Returns
Every order is packed discreetly and dispatched with tracking within one to two business days. Before it leaves, you receive QC photos and a short video of your exact watch so you can approve the dial alignment, bezel action and timekeeping. Unworn pieces can be returned inside the stated window, and anything that arrives damaged or does not match the photos is replaced at no cost.
Is the fake IW329046 water resistant?
The case is gasketed with a screw-down crown and caseback, and it carries the same depth rating on paper as the reference it copies. Treat that as splash and rain protection only, and have a watchmaker pressure-test it before you swim or dive.
How close is the replica to the genuine Aquatimer?
Externally it is very close: the same 42 mm proportions, matching dial printing, and a bezel that rotates through a comparable arc. The usual tells are the finishing on the movement and the feel of the crown threads.
Which movement powers it?
The standard build uses a Japanese automatic from the Miyota 9015 family, while the premium tier runs a Swiss automatic. Both hack, hand-wind and hold around 40 hours of reserve.