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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsSternglas Naos XL Automatik

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

Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
Naos XL Automatik
SternglasNaos XL Automatik
MSRP $463

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Naos XL Automatik42mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Naos XL Automatik
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
Naos XL Automatik50m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
Naos XL Automatik$463

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black Gilt
Lume
SuperLuminova
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8215
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$463

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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.

Sternglas Naos XL Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik as an amazing and best affordable automatic Bauhaus watch for its price. However, some owners find the 42mm case size too large, with one describing it as resembling a "flying saucer" on a 7.25-inch wrist, and another noting its unsuitability for a predominantly white dial. The Miyota movement is described as just okay. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Naos XL Automatik highly for its value proposition as an affordable Bauhaus automatic.

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