2004 - Split Minute Chronograph

IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN introduces the divers’ watch (Aquatimer Split Minute Chronograph) equipped with the split-minute hand function, which is used to record of minutes with an additional minute hand. It works independently of the stopwatch.

Activating and deactivating record of minutes lapse is done by slider placed on the left side of the case, at 8 to 9 o'clock. Watch allows to record the lapse of time up to 60 minutes.
Aquatimer chronograph with date and automatic movement, is the first divers’ watch with split-minute hand function. The additional function of the Aquatimer can be used underwater to a depth of 120 meters.

Notifier: Tomasz Jakubas
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