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Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVDvsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD
BalticAquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD
MSRP $724
Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD39mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD42h
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD200m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD$724
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
11mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Weathered
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Crown - Black PVD - Black
Forged Carbon
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$724
$790

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What people say

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Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD

The Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD is widely praised for its refined case finishing, including polished chamfers and brushed lugs, and its comfortable, wearable 39mm size. Reviewers highlight its clean dial design and excellent legibility, with some noting improved legibility from larger lume-filled markers. The functional internal bezel, operated by a non-screw-down crown, is a key feature for dive timing. The watch utilizes a Miyota 9039 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve and hacking seconds. One reviewer found the 4 o'clock crown for time setting to be fiddly, and another noted the sapphire crystal can be somewhat reflective. The price is cited as €550 or €650 (ex VAT). On balance, reviewers commend the Baltic Aquascaphe Dual-Crown - Black PVD for its vintage-inspired aesthetic combined with modern build quality and wearability at its price point.

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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