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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsCWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
CWC1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
MSRP $2,458

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch41mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch300m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch$2,458

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
39mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black Gilt
1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA 2824-2
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$2,458

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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.

CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch

The CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is widely praised for its faithful recreation of vintage details, including its dial layout with markers touching the chapter ring and pointed crown guards. Owners and reviewers note its reasonable size and the original minute hand design. However, the lume is a point of contention: some find the "faux patina" tint too gold and glossy, while others specifically criticize the mismatched lume color between hands and hour markers, with the hour marker lume described as overly shiny and convex. On balance, the CWC 1980 RN Divers Automatic Re-Issue Watch is highly regarded for its authentic vintage aesthetic and wearability, despite mixed opinions on the lume application.

From video reviewers

The watch's accurate movement is a notable strength. A potential weakness is its relatively high price point. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer suggesting it could be improved and the other not mentioning any issues with water-resistance.

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