Which is cheaper, the Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze or the Pagani Design PD-YS014?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-YS014 is the cheaper of the two at $193, against $697 for the Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze — a $504 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze or the Pagani Design PD-YS014?

The Pagani Design PD-YS014 wears larger at 43mm versus 39mm for the Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze or the Pagani Design PD-YS014?

The Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Pagani Design PD-YS014.

What movement does the Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze run compared to the Pagani Design PD-YS014?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze uses the Miyota 9039 and the Pagani Design PD-YS014 uses the Miyota 8215.

Side by side

Baltic Aquascaphe BronzevsPagani Design PD-YS014

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze

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MSRP $697

Pagani Design PD-YS014

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MSRP $193

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Aquascaphe Bronze39mm

PD-YS01443mm

Power Reserve

Aquascaphe Bronze42h

PD-YS01442h

Water Resistance

Aquascaphe Bronze200m

PD-YS014100m

MSRP

Aquascaphe Bronze$697

PD-YS014$193

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Lume

SuperLuminova

None

Movement

1 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Miyota 8215

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$697

$193

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Pagani Design PD-YS014

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-YS014 for its impressive green aventurine dial and excellent finishing, with many considering it incredible value for money at under a hundred dollars, powered by the reliable NH35 movement. Some owners find the 43mm size too large, even on a 7-inch wrist, though others find the case comfortable and appreciate the Panerai-inspired design. Overall, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-YS014 highly for its stunning dial and finishing at the price.

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