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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsCitizen Series 8 890 City Lights

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
Series 8 890 City Lights
CitizenSeries 8 890 City Lights
MSRP $1,495

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Series 8 890 City Lights42.6mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Series 8 890 City Lights42h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
Series 8 890 City Lights200m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
Series 8 890 City Lights$1,495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
42.6mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9051

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 8 890 City Lights

The Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights features a geometric dial inspired by skyscraper shadows, with the silver model noted for its versatility. The watch is housed in a 40.1mm octagonal case with brushed and polished finishes, and uses the Miyota 9051 movement with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers highlight the unique dial design as a key appeal of the Citizen Series 8 890 City Lights.

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