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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsNodus Obscura II

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

Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
Obscura II
NodusObscura II
MSRP $650

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Obscura II38mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Obscura II41h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
Obscura II100m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
Obscura II$650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
11.7mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
Dial Color
Black Gilt
Lume
SuperLuminova
Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI NH38
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$650

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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.

Nodus Obscura II

The Nodus Obscura II is widely praised for its novel "Exposure Gauge Complication" bezel, designed for film photographers using the Sunny 16 rule, and its iridescent dial that resembles mother of pearl. Owners also highlight the top-notch bracelet with micro-adjustment and the accessible $650 price point. Some find the bezel concept a bit gimmicky. The watch features a 38mm steel case, a TMI NH38 movement, 100m water resistance, and a box sapphire crystal. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Nodus Obscura II highly for its creative complication and iridescent dial at an accessible price.

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