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Baltic Aquascaphe BronzevsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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Aquascaphe Bronze
BalticAquascaphe Bronze
MSRP $697
Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Bronze39mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Bronze42h
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Bronze200m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Bronze$697
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Weathered
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Forged Carbon
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$697
$790

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What people say

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Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze

Owners widely praise the Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze for its attractive vintage aesthetic, solid build, and excellent value, with many noting its finishing exceeds expectations for its price point. The CuAL8 bronze alloy case develops a slow, even patina, and the 39mm size is considered compact and wearable. Reviewers highlight the handsome design, cohesive look with gilt accents, and the reliable Miyota 9039 movement. Some owners report minor criticisms including a noisy rotor, stiff crown, and sharp edges on the tropic strap buckle, though these are often resolved. The stainless steel caseback is a point of contention for some reviewers, who suggest a PVD coating would have been a better visual match. The Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze is offered at a price point around €625-€750 or under $950 USD. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze highly for its convincing vintage aura and strong value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of vintage style and rugged tool watch qualities is a notable strength. A weakness is the watch's price point, as it's positioned in a competitive market with other similar watches offering similar features at lower prices. Reviewers disagree on the watch's water-resistance, with one reviewer mentioning it's not a primary focus of the design and another not specifying the exact rating.

Gruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

The satin-finished steel case is well-executed and aesthetically pleasing. The watch's lumières de nuit are not particularly bright, which might be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the watch's originality, with one reviewer finding it pleasing in-person and another describing it as decidedly derivative.

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