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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsCitizen Series 8 880 GMT

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
Series 8 880 GMT
CitizenSeries 8 880 GMT
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Series 8 880 GMT41mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Series 8 880 GMT50h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
Series 8 880 GMT100m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
Series 8 880 GMT$1,495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
11mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Black Gilt
Blue
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9054
Power Reserve
42h
50h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$1,495

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Citizen Series 8 880 GMT

Owners praise the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's refined, modern look and textured dial. Reviewers highlight its striking gunmetal coating, snowflake-like dial pattern, and true GMT movement. The watch features an edgy 41mm case with a gold-plated bezel and three-link bracelet, powered by the in-house calibre 9054 offering a 50-hour power reserve and a broad accuracy specification of -10/+20 seconds per day, retailing for $1,800. One owner questioned the price point, while another expressed interest in different colorways. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Citizen Series 8 880 GMT's distinctive aesthetic and GMT functionality.

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