Alsta NautoscaphvsFilippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver

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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.

Alsta Nautoscaph at true scale

Nautoscaph

Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver at true scale

Aquadiver

Diameter

40mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

51.3mm

n/a

Thickness

16.2mm

13.4mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

41h

n/a

MSRP

$695

$425

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Thickness
16.2mm
13.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.3mm
n/a
Lug Width
n/a
n/a
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
41h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$695
$425
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Reviews

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

Alsta Nautoscaph

Owners widely praise the Alsta Nautoscaph for its vintage-inspired design, cinematic appearances in films like "Jaws" and "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas," and its "70s cool" aesthetic. Reviewers note its contrasting case finishes and functional, lumed dial, though the absence of a lumed numeral at 3 o'clock due to the date window is a minor drawback. One reviewer flags the watch's 15.1mm thickness and poor bracelet execution as significant issues, deeming it a "colossal failure" at its price point, while another owner suggests it is egregiously overpriced at MSRP but a fun summer piece in the $500-600 range. On balance, owners and reviewers are divided on the Alsta Nautoscaph's value and wearability, with its aesthetic appeal and cinematic provenance being its strongest selling points.

Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver

The Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver is praised by one owner for its beauty and comfortable wearability, despite the brand facing criticism from enthusiasts. Another owner expresses concern about the brand's reputation, alleging that watches are overpriced and that delivery issues are common. Overall, owners are split on the Filippo Loreti Watches Aquadiver, with one highlighting its aesthetic appeal and wearability while another raises significant concerns about the brand's value proposition and reliability.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial details are consistently praised. Reviewers noted the lume on the Aquadiver is not very bright.