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Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-CrownvsVaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

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Aquascaphe Dual-Crown
BalticAquascaphe Dual-Crown
MSRP $724
DS2 Meridian Quartz
VaerDS2 Meridian Quartz
MSRP $239

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown39mm
DS2 Meridian Quartz39mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown42h
DS2 Meridian Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown200m
DS2 Meridian Quartz150m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown$724
DS2 Meridian Quartz$239

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Thickness
11mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Crown - Black
Black
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$724
$239

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What people say

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Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-Crown

The Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-Crown is widely praised for its modern take on a vintage Super Compressor design, featuring a legible internal bezel and a clean, balanced dial. Reviewers consistently highlight its excellent wearability, attributed to its 39mm case size with elegant proportions and slender flanks. The case finishing, including polished chamfers and a unique brushed bezel top, is also a noted strength. It is powered by the Miyota 9039 movement, offering 200m water resistance. One reviewer found operating the internal bezel crown to be a fiddly and slower experience compared to standard dive bezels, and another noted the domed sapphire crystal can be somewhat reflective. Prices ranged from €550 during pre-order to €780 retail. Overall, reviewers rate the Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-Crown highly for its charming vintage-inspired design and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise, making it easy to turn. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which is somewhat lacking in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the lug-to-lug fit, with one reviewer calling it comfortable for everyday wear and the other describing it as relatively slim for smaller wrists.

Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz

The Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz is lauded for its wearability, with reviewers and owners consistently praising its 39mm case size as a perfect fit, noting its thinness at 10.4mm. The watch features a satisfying 120-click coin-edge bezel with minimal back play and comes with two straps for $239, powered by a Miyota GM12 quartz movement offering a three-year battery life. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer DS2 Meridian Quartz highly for its comfortable wearability and accessible price point.

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