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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsMaen Hudson 38 MK5

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
Hudson 38 MK5
MaenHudson 38 MK5
MSRP $719

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Hudson 38 MK538mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Hudson 38 MK540h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
Hudson 38 MK5300m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
Hudson 38 MK5$719

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
16mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black Gilt
M1.1.5
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$719

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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.

Maen Hudson 38 MK5

The Maen Hudson 38 MK5 is praised for its wearable 38mm case, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjust, and 300m water resistance. Reviewers note improved finishing and a new sandblasted dial on the redesigned case, powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 movement offering a 68-hour power reserve. However, the lume is not very bright despite using X1 Super-LumiNova, and the brushing on the lugs clashes with the endlinks. Some find its overall presence too modest, lacking distinguishing character. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Maen Hudson 38 MK5 for its competent build quality and comfortable wearability at its price point, though some desire more visual flair.

From video reviewers

The Maen M1.1.5 features a compact wear profile with a well-articulated bracelet and smooth finishing against the skin. The watch's use of the ETA2824 movement provides reliable accuracy. A potential drawback is the watch's bezel action, described as 'not the smoothest'.

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