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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsGlycine Airman No. 1 GMT

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
Airman No. 1 GMT
GlycineAirman No. 1 GMT
MSRP $2,800

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Airman No. 1 GMT36mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Airman No. 1 GMT48h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
Airman No. 1 GMT30m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
Airman No. 1 GMT$2,800

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black Gilt
Silver
Indices
Applied
Lume
SuperLuminova
Luminous

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
SW330-2
Power Reserve
42h
48h
Complications
None
GMT, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$2,800

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What people say

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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.

Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT

Owners widely praise the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical significance and attractive dial. However, some find the 36mm case size to be a bit small, and the GMT hand can be difficult to distinguish from the minute hand. The watch has a very limited 3ATM water resistance. Later versions feature sapphire crystals, differing from earlier plexi models. Overall, owners value the Glycine Airman No. 1 GMT for its historical appeal and dial design, despite minor legibility and sizing concerns.

From video reviewers

The case finishing and dial colors are praised. The value proposition is tied to a sale price, with questions about long-term competitiveness.

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