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Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-CrownvsOrient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

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Aquascaphe Dual-Crown
BalticAquascaphe Dual-Crown
MSRP $724
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
OrientAK00 Version 3 Classic Watch
MSRP $450

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown39mm
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch42.5mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown42h
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown200m
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch50m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown$724
AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch$450

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Dress
Diameter
39mm
42.5mm
Thickness
11mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
50.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Crown - Black
Champagne
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6B24
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$724
$450

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What people say

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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.

Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch

The Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch is widely praised as an affordable, classic dress watch with a well-balanced design and a sun and moon dial. Owners appreciate its sapphire crystal, exhibition caseback, and the F6B24 automatic movement, which offers hand-winding, hacking, and day, date, and 24-hour complications. Some owners find the 42.5mm case size and 14mm thickness to be large, and note that the moonphase is a day/night complication. However, others find it surprisingly not heavy and like its layout and finish, considering Orient the best value brand. Overall, owners rate the Orient AK00 Version 3 Classic Watch highly for its attractive sun and moon dial and excellent value.

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