Which is cheaper, the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

At MSRP the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic is the cheaper of the two at $648, against $4,500 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 — a $3,852 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 wears larger at 45mm versus 39mm for the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173.

What movement does the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsVortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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

Baltic Aquascaphe Classic

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MSRP $648

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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MSRP $4,500

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Aquascaphe Classic39mm

Springfield 17345mm

Power Reserve

Aquascaphe Classic42h

Springfield 17340h

Water Resistance

Aquascaphe Classic200m

Springfield 173100m

MSRP

Aquascaphe Classic$648

Springfield 173$4,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Black Gilt

Black

Lume

SuperLuminova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$648

$4,500

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