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Baltic Aquascaphe ClassicvsSchofield Obscura

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Aquascaphe Classic
BalticAquascaphe Classic
MSRP $648
Obscura
SchofieldObscura
MSRP $12,139

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Classic39mm
Obscura44mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Classic42h
Obscura57h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Classic200m
Obscura200m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Classic$648
Obscura$12,139

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
39mm
44mm
Thickness
13mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
52.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
24mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Damascus Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black Gilt
Dark Grey
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Unitas 6498-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
57h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$648
$12,139

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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.

Schofield Obscura

The Schofield Obscura is recognized for its unique Damascus steel case with a textured, reptile-scale or cellular finish and a multi-level dial enhanced by vibrant, multi-emission Super-LumiNova. This hand-wound timepiece is powered by a Unitas/ETA 6498-2 movement, visible through smoked sapphire crystals. It is limited to 40 pieces and priced around £9,558. On balance, reviewers highlight the Schofield Obscura's distinctive case and dial as its primary draw, making it a notable piece for collectors.

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