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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsPhoibos Apollo Dlc

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
Apollo Dlc
PhoibosApollo Dlc
MSRP $485

At a glance

7 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Apollo Dlc39mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Apollo Dlc40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
Apollo Dlc200m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
Apollo Dlc$485

Full specifications

Case

2 specs
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black Gilt
Blue
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$485

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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.

Phoibos Apollo Dlc

The Phoibos Apollo Dlc is lauded for its lightweight, scratch-resistant titanium case and unique granular black dial texture. Owners praise its comfortable 41mm x 48mm x 12.5mm dimensions and exceptional lume performance. However, the rocket-shaped hands are noted as making time-telling difficult in low light, and the non-tapering bracelet is a drawback for some. Some users question its value proposition, with one noting that a tourbillon can be found at the same price point as an NH35-powered Phoibos. Overall, owners appreciate the Phoibos Apollo Dlc for its distinctive design and comfortable titanium build, despite some functional and value concerns.

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