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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.

Second Hour Giant Stride

The Silietta SW200 movement is a strength. The price point relative to other microbrand super compressor options is a weakness.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Bronze39mm
Giant Stride42mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Bronze42h
Giant Stride
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Bronze200m
Giant Stride200m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Bronze$697
Giant Stride$505

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Bronze
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$697
$505
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