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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsCincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
Desk Diver
Cincinnati Watch CompanyDesk Diver
MSRP $750

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Desk Diver36mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Desk Diver45h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
Desk Diver50m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
Desk Diver$750

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black Gilt
Sandwich
Indices
Applied
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW210
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$750

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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.

Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver

The Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver is a 40mm hand-wind watch with a black dial, acrylic crystal, and FKM rubber strap, powered by a Sellita SW210 manual wind movement. Owners report the watch gained one second per day, and it comes with a QC and timing report. Some find the Desk Diver a unique novelty, though many consider its $1500 price too high. The watch has 0 meters of water resistance, and its vintage case may show small marks. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company Desk Diver as a unique novelty, with the primary reservation being its high price for its perceived playful nature.

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