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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsSternglas Merion

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
Merion
SternglasMerion
MSRP $701

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Merion41mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Merion41h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
Merion200m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
Merion$701

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black Gilt
Lume
SuperLuminova
Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko TMI NH35
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$701

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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.

Sternglas Merion

The value proposition of the Sternglas Merion is consistently praised by reviewers. Reviewers disagree on whether the Sternglas Merion is the best dive watch under €500.

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