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Baltic Aquascaphe GMTvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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Aquascaphe GMT
BalticAquascaphe GMT
MSRP $1,015
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe GMT39mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe GMT42h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe GMT100m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
Aquascaphe GMT$1,015
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Casual
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Green
40mm
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 GMT
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,015
$750

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What people say

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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.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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