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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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

Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Weathered
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black Gilt
Forged Carbon
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$790

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Baltic Aquascaphe Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic for its vintage-inspired design, comfortable 39mm wearability, and attractive blue sunburst dial with gold indices. 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 by some, and the dial can appear dark without direct light due to limited anti-reflective coating. Accuracy is generally found to be good. On balance, owners rate the Baltic Aquascaphe Classic highly for its aesthetic appeal and comfortable wear 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.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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