Airain Watches Sous-MarinevsBaltic Aquascaphe Classic

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Airain Watches Sous-Marine at true scale

Sous-Marine

Baltic Aquascaphe Classic at true scale

Aquascaphe Classic

Diameter

37.5mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

48.2mm

47mm

lowest

Thickness

10.4mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

68h

highest

42h

MSRP

$2,050

$648

lowest

Movement

La Joux-Perret G100

Miyota 9039

Case

3 specs
Diameter
37.5mm
39mm
Thickness
10.45mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.2mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Black Gilt
Lume
Super-LumiNova C3
SuperLuminova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
68h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,050
$648
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Airain Watches Sous-Marine

The Airain Watches Sous-Marine reissue is noted for its faithful recreation of the original, featuring a brushed 316L stainless steel case and a sapphire crystal. It is powered by the La Joux-Perret G100 automatic movement, offering a 68-hour power reserve. The watch includes a Parmentier crown and is available with either a DNA-strand or Lollipop seconds hand. On balance, reviewers highlight the Airain Watches Sous-Marine's authentic vintage design and robust movement as key strengths.

Baltic Aquascaphe Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic for its vintage-inspired aesthetic and comfortable 39mm case, with many finding its finishing and looks competitive with more expensive watches. Some owners note a hollow feeling and slight bezel play, while others point to rough case edges and sharp lugs. The faux vintage lume is considered weak, and the dial can be difficult to read in low light due to limited anti-reflective coating. The watch is praised for its $760 price point and comfortable beads of rice bracelet. On balance, owners rate the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic highly for its vintage design and wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Aquascaphe Classic is praised for its exceptional value and unique aesthetic. The watch's bezel action is somewhat stiff and could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water resistance, with one reviewer finding it unimpressive compared to other dive watches in its price range, while others do not mention any specific issues.

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