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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsPraesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
PraesidusA-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz
MSRP $215

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz38mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz50m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz$215

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Field
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black Gilt
Brown
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$215

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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.

Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz

Owners praise the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz as a sturdy, versatile tool watch at $215 USD, noting its precise Ameriquartz movement. However, some owners report unpolished lugs, random timekeeping errors ranging from 5-15 minutes off, premature battery death, and difficulties with battery replacements and customer service. The canvas strap is also noted as being very long, and the crystal is sapphire-coated K1 mineral. On balance, owners find the Praesidus A-11 Spec 2 Ameriquartz a capable daily beater despite these specific concerns.

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