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Baltic Aquascaphe BronzevsBaltic HMS 002

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Aquascaphe Bronze
BalticAquascaphe Bronze
MSRP $697
HMS 002
BalticHMS 002
MSRP $389

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Bronze39mm
HMS 00238mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Bronze42h
HMS 00260h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Bronze200m
HMS 00250m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Bronze$697
HMS 002$389

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
42h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$697
$389

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What people say

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Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze

Owners widely praise the Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze for its attractive vintage aesthetic, solid build, and excellent value, with many noting its finishing exceeds expectations for its price point. The CuAL8 bronze alloy case develops a slow, even patina, and the 39mm size is considered compact and wearable. Reviewers highlight the handsome design, cohesive look with gilt accents, and the reliable Miyota 9039 movement. Some owners report minor criticisms including a noisy rotor, stiff crown, and sharp edges on the tropic strap buckle, though these are often resolved. The stainless steel caseback is a point of contention for some reviewers, who suggest a PVD coating would have been a better visual match. The Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze is offered at a price point around €625-€750 or under $950 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze highly for its convincing vintage aura and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of vintage style and rugged tool watch qualities is a notable strength. A weakness is the watch's price point, as it's positioned in a competitive market with other similar watches offering similar features at lower prices. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer mentioning it's not a primary focus of the design and another not specifying the exact rating.

Baltic HMS 002

The Baltic HMS 002 is widely praised for its attractive sector dial design and stepped case with varied finishes. Reviewers and owners highlight the acrylic crystal for its softer dial appearance and the watch's refined finishing. Its value is frequently noted as exceptional, with a price around €435.60. Some reviewers find the dial design overly intricate, and one dislikes the white seconds hand. The Miyota 8315 automatic movement is standard for the price point, offering a 60-hour power reserve but featuring a ghost date position and accuracy rated at -20/+40 seconds per day. Overall, the Baltic HMS 002 is highly regarded for its design and value, with the sector dial being a key draw.

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