Which is cheaper, the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic or the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

At MSRP the Seestern Sub 300 V4 is the cheaper of the two at $10, against $648 for the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic — a $638 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic or the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

The Seestern Sub 300 V4 wears larger at 42mm versus 39mm for the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic or the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Seestern Sub 300 V4.

What movement does the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic run compared to the Seestern Sub 300 V4?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic uses the Miyota 9039 and the Seestern Sub 300 V4 uses the Seiko NH35A.

Side by side

Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsSeestern Sub 300 V4

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Baltic Aquascaphe Classic

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MSRP $648

Seestern Sub 300 V4

Sub 300 V4

MSRP $10

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Aquascaphe Classic39mm

Sub 300 V442mm

Power Reserve

Aquascaphe Classic42h

Sub 300 V441h

Water Resistance

Aquascaphe Classic200m

Sub 300 V4200m

MSRP

Aquascaphe Classic$648

Sub 300 V4$10

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Diameter

39mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46mm

Material

Stainless Steel

316L Stainless Steel

Finish

Brushed and polished

Brushed + Sandblasted

Caseback

Solid

Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Underside

Dial Color

Black Gilt

Orange

Lume

SuperLuminova

Japan Lume (blue glow)

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH35A

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

21,600 vph

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Jewels

Complications

None

GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$648

$10

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

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Seestern Sub 300 V4

Owners widely praise the Seestern Sub 300 V4 for its terrific fit and finish and surprising little touches at its $179 price, noting top-notch case, dial, bezel, and crystal. The bracelet is considered nice enough for the price point, and the watch is powered by the solid and reliable Seiko NH35 movement. Some owners report that the polished sides of the case show signs of wear. Overall, owners rate the Seestern Sub 300 V4 highly for its excellent case, dial, and bezel finishing at the price.

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