Which is cheaper, the Vaer 40mm Automatic or the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic?

At MSRP the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic is the cheaper of the two at $648, against $659 for the Vaer 40mm Automatic — a $11 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Vaer 40mm Automatic or the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic?

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Vaer 40mm Automatic — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Vaer 40mm Automatic or the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic?

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Vaer 40mm Automatic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Vaer 40mm Automatic or the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic?

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer 40mm Automatic.

What movement does the Vaer 40mm Automatic run compared to the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Vaer 40mm Automatic uses the Miyota 2035 and the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Vaer 40mm AutomaticvsBaltic Aquascaphe Classic

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

Vaer 40mm Automatic

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MSRP $659

Baltic Aquascaphe Classic

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MSRP $648

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

40mm Automatic36mm

Aquascaphe Classic39mm

Power Reserve

40mm Automatic40h

Aquascaphe Classic42h

Water Resistance

40mm Automatic100m

Aquascaphe Classic200m

MSRP

40mm Automatic$659

Aquascaphe Classic$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

40mm Automatic

Black Gilt

Lume

None

SuperLuminova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 2035

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

40h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$659

$648

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