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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
OLD SMITH 90-001
KUOEOLD SMITH 90-001
MSRP $405

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
OLD SMITH 90-00140h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
35mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
Dial Color
Black Gilt
Gold
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
TMI VD78A
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$405

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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.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

KUOE OLD SMITH is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, with owners noting its attractive bronze case and dial contrast. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent accuracy. However, the case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly. Some find the small date window difficult to read, and the Seiko NH38 movement is described as noisy. The 18mm lug width and PVD-coated strap hardware are also noted as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers find the KUOE OLD SMITH to be a compelling vintage field watch offering good value, particularly for its aesthetic appeal and accuracy.

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