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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsFerro Distinct 3

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
Distinct 3
FerroDistinct 3
MSRP $455

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Distinct 348mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Distinct 340h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
Distinct 350m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
Distinct 3$455

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
48mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black Gilt
Orange
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Ronda 715
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$455

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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.

Ferro Distinct 3

Owners widely praise the Ferro Distinct 3 for its improved screw-down crown and centered date complication. However, some find the watch too large, and one owner dislikes the dial for being busy, though the necessity of outer markers for single-hand legibility is noted. The flat sapphire crystal lacks anti-reflective coating, and the dial has no lume. One owner received an NH35A movement instead of the advertised Miyota 9015. Overall, owners appreciate the functional improvements and specific design choices of the Ferro Distinct 3, despite some concerns about size and dial clarity.

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