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Baltic Aquascaphe GMTvsGruppo Gamma Vanguard Weathered

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Aquascaphe GMT
BalticAquascaphe GMT
MSRP $1,015
Vanguard Weathered
Gruppo GammaVanguard Weathered
MSRP $790

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe GMT39mm
Vanguard Weathered42mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe GMT42h
Vanguard Weathered42h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe GMT100m
Vanguard Weathered100m
MSRP
Aquascaphe GMT$1,015
Vanguard Weathered$790

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
39mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Weathered

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Green
Forged Carbon
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 GMT
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,015
$790

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Baltic Aquascaphe GMT

The Baltic Aquascaphe GMT is widely praised for its compact 39mm case size, comfortable thickness, and refined, timeless design with a crisp, well-executed dial and sapphire bezel insert. Owners and reviewers alike highlight its excellent value and slick appearance, noting the vintage-inspired aesthetic with brushed surfaces and painted indexes. Some reviewers consider the lume adequate but not exceptionally bright, and the case finishing, while fitting the tool-watch ethos, lacks embellishments like polished bevels. The Soprod C125 movement features a 42-hour power reserve and a non-independent hour hand setting, though the 24-click bezel is seen as practical. Certain bezel color options are noted as potentially difficult to pair with outfits. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Aquascaphe GMT highly for its exceptional value and refined, compact design.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Aquascaphe GMT features a Swiss Soprod C125 movement, a notable upgrade for the brand. Its attractive design fits within the popular $1000 price point. A significant drawback is the lack of a quick-set date function, requiring manual adjustment.

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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