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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsNOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

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The bottom line

The 39mm Aquascaphe Classic wears 1mm narrower than the 40mm Ludwig automatic.

What people say

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic

Owners praise the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its exceptional blend of traditional Roman numerals and railroad tracks with modern design, highlighting fine details like the tiny logo on the crown and the exceptional dial printing. The long lugs are a significant consideration, with some finding the 35mm model wears larger and the 33mm a better fit for wrists around 6.5 inches. Overall, owners appreciate the NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic for its unique aesthetic and attention to detail.

Where to get them

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Baltic Aquascaphe Classic
Baltic Aquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic
NOMOS Glashütte Ludwig automatic
MSRP $3,670
Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
Ludwig automatic
NOMOS GlashütteLudwig automatic
MSRP $3,670

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Ludwig automatic40mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Ludwig automatic43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
Ludwig automatic30m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
Ludwig automatic$3,670

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
8.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50.1mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black Gilt
White
Indices
Applied
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$3,670

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