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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsChristopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
C65 Super Compressor Elite
Christopher WardC65 Super Compressor Elite
MSRP $1,995

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
C65 Super Compressor Elite40mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
C65 Super Compressor Elite56h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
C65 Super Compressor Elite150m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
C65 Super Compressor Elite$1,995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
13.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.12mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black Gilt
Blue
Indices
Applied
Printed
Lume
SuperLuminova
SLN X1 GL C1

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW300-1
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
42h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$1,995

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What people say

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Baltic Aquascaphe Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic for its vintage-inspired design, comfortable 39mm wearability, and attractive blue sunburst dial with gold indices. Some owners note a hollow feeling and slight bezel play, while others point to rough case edges and sharp lugs. The faux vintage lume is considered weak by some, and the dial can appear dark without direct light due to limited anti-reflective coating. Accuracy is generally found to be good. On balance, owners rate the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic highly for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable wear at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic is praised for its exceptional value and unique aesthetic. The watch's bezel action is somewhat stiff and could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water resistance, with one reviewer finding it unimpressive compared to other dive watches in its price range, while others do not mention any specific issues.

Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite

The Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite is praised for its well-made, refined, and attractively finished Super Compressor case, featuring a blue gradient dial with decompression scales and an internal bezel operated by the 2 o'clock crown. Reviewers note the COSC-certified Sellita SW300-1 movement offers a 56-hour power reserve. However, the bracelet's end link finishing does not match the lugs, and the pin-and-collar sizing system is criticized for difficulty. One reviewer calls the 150-meter water resistance a party trick and dislikes the logo and trident on the seconds hand. Overall, reviewers find the Christopher Ward C65 Super Compressor Elite to be a refined and attractively finished watch, despite some criticisms regarding bracelet finishing and water resistance.

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