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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Casual
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black Gilt
40mm
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$750

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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