IWC Aquatimer Chronograph 3782-03 Cousteau Tribute to Calypso Luxury Watch Review

http://www.thewatchbox.com Jacquest Cousteau is a legendary name in marine science, and IWC is a legendary name in professional-grade watches. But their paths didn't cross until 2003, when IWC began to sponsor the late great marine biologist's family foundation. This IWC Aquatimer Chronograph 3782-03 Cousteau Tribute to Calypso limited edition (1 of 2,500) is a key installment in IWC's series designed to honor the Cousteau legacy. With a robust 44mm case, a complicated chronograph movement, comprehensive dive features, and a touching tribute to the Cousteau family's famed vessel, RV Calypso, this Aquatimer Chronograph has it all. IWC's Aquatimer Chronograph has been enhanced with unique Cousteau-themed colors and graphics. The dial's playful interplay of white, black, yellow, and blue evokes the marine environments and tropical climates often featured in the Cousteau family's famous documentaries. On its case back, this Aquatimer Chronograph 3782-03 features the image of the famed RV Calypso. Originally built under the Lend-Lease agreement as a World War II minesweeper for the British Navy, the Calpyso vaulted to global fame as the Cousteau family's sole research and videography platform from 1950 to 1997. Equipped with mini subs, underwater viewing ports, submarine cameras, and a small film studio, the Calypso was the ultimate mobile home base for the world's ultimate marine biologist. Now undergoing restoration by the Cousteau family, the Calypso has benefited from