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Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-CrownvsPinion Pure Steel

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Aquascaphe Dual-Crown
BalticAquascaphe Dual-Crown
MSRP $724
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown39mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown42h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown200m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown$724
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Crown - Black
Black
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$724
$1,715

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-Crown

The Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-Crown is widely praised for its modern take on a vintage Super Compressor design, featuring a legible internal bezel and a clean, balanced dial. Reviewers consistently highlight its excellent wearability, attributed to its 39mm case size with elegant proportions and slender flanks. The case finishing, including polished chamfers and a unique brushed bezel top, is also a noted strength. It is powered by the Miyota 9039 movement, offering 200m water resistance. One reviewer found operating the internal bezel crown to be a fiddly and slower experience compared to standard dive bezels, and another noted the domed sapphire crystal can be somewhat reflective. Prices ranged from €550 during pre-order to €780 retail. Overall, reviewers rate the Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-Crown highly for its charming vintage-inspired design and excellent value.

From video reviewers

The watch's bezel action is smooth and precise, making it easy to turn. A weakness of the watch is its lume, which is somewhat lacking in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the lug-to-lug fit, with one reviewer calling it comfortable for everyday wear and the other describing it as relatively slim for smaller wrists.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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