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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsHamilton Broadway Auto Chrono

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
Broadway Auto Chrono
HamiltonBroadway Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,895
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono's blue and green dial with carved stripes and applied indices, as well as its combined polished and brushed case finishing. The 80-hour power reserve from the H-30 movement is a noted strength. However, some owners report the lume is less than desirable, with only the hands lumed, and the 42mm case size is considered too large by some. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono highly for its distinctive dial and generous power reserve.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Broadway Auto Chrono43mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Broadway Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
Broadway Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
Broadway Auto Chrono$1,895

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
43mm
Thickness
13mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
H-21
Power Reserve
42h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$1,895
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