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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsBaltic HMS 002

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
HMS 002
BalticHMS 002
MSRP $389

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
HMS 00238mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
HMS 00260h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
HMS 00250m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
HMS 002$389

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black Gilt
Black
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
42h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$389

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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.

Baltic HMS 002

The Baltic HMS 002 is widely praised for its attractive sector dial design and stepped case with varied finishes. Reviewers and owners highlight the acrylic crystal for its softer dial appearance and the watch's refined finishing. Its value is frequently noted as exceptional, with a price around €435.60. Some reviewers find the dial design overly intricate, and one dislikes the white seconds hand. The Miyota 8315 automatic movement is standard for the price point, offering a 60-hour power reserve but featuring a ghost date position and accuracy rated at -20/+40 seconds per day. Overall, the Baltic HMS 002 is highly regarded for its design and value, with the sector dial being a key draw.

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