Baltic Aquascaphe GMTvsLorca MODEL No.1 GMT

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Baltic Aquascaphe GMT at true scale

Aquascaphe GMT

Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT at true scale

MODEL No.1 GMT

Diameter

39mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

44mm

lowest

Thickness

13mm

11.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

highest

40h

MSRP

$1,015

lowest

$1,875

Movement

Soprod C125

Soprod C125

Case

8 specs
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
n/a
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
200m
Caseback
n/a
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
SuperLuminova
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
25
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
GMT

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,015
$1,875
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Baltic Aquascaphe GMT

Baltic Aquascaphe GMT owners and reviewers widely praise its 39mm case size and refined, timeless design. The watch is lauded for its crisp finishing, well-executed dial with a functional date window, and a slick appearance that rivals more expensive GMTs. Some find the orange and green bezel color options difficult to pair with outfits, and the lume is considered adequate but not exceptionally bright. The Soprod C125 movement has a 42-hour power reserve and a non-independent hour hand setting. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Aquascaphe GMT highly for its excellent value and beautiful, balanced 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.

Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT

Owners and reviewers praise the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its 36mm case size, vintage-inspired design, and refined finishing. The watch features a Soprod C125 automatic movement, 200m water resistance, and a champagne sunburst dial. Some owners find the bezel font out of place and the small crown impractical, while others note the lume is insignificant and legibility is not always optimal. The Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT is priced at $1,450 for pre-order, rising to $1,750. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Lorca MODEL No.1 GMT for its compact size and cohesive vintage aesthetic, despite some reservations about specific design elements and value for an emerging brand.

From video reviewers

The watch's Swiss-made quality and accuracy of +/- 4 seconds per day are highlighted. Concerns regarding sizing and price are noted.

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