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Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVDvsSternglas Merion

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Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD
BalticAquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD
MSRP $724
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD39mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD42h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD200m
Merion200m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD$724
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Crown - Black PVD - Black
Lume
BGW9
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$724
$701

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What people say

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Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD

The Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD is widely praised for its refined case finishing, including polished chamfers and brushed lugs, and its comfortable, wearable 39mm size. Reviewers highlight its clean dial design and excellent legibility, with some noting improved legibility from larger lume-filled markers. The functional internal bezel, operated by a non-screw-down crown, is a key feature for dive timing. The watch utilizes a Miyota 9039 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and hacking seconds. One reviewer found the 4 o'clock crown for time setting to be fiddly, and another noted the sapphire crystal can be somewhat reflective. The price is cited as €550 or €650 (ex VAT). On balance, reviewers commend the Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD for its vintage-inspired aesthetic combined with modern build quality and wearability at its price point.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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