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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black Gilt
Green
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$499

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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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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