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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsMakydo Makydo 38

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

Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
Makydo 38
MakydoMakydo 38
MSRP $354
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.

Makydo 38

Owners widely praise the Makydo 38 for its excellent finishing and comfortable wearability as a daily watch. The mosaic dial and leather watch roll are noted as distinctive inclusions. However, some question its value proposition at the stated price point, and one owner reported a negative customer service experience; opinion on the asymmetrical case shape is split, with some finding it interesting and classy while others are less convinced. Overall, owners rate the Makydo 38 highly for its finishing quality and practical daily-wear comfort, though pricing remains a point of contention in the community.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Makydo 3838mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Makydo 3840h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
Makydo 38150m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
Makydo 38$354

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$354
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