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Baltic Aquascaphe GMTvsRZE Urbanist

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Aquascaphe GMT
BalticAquascaphe GMT
MSRP $1,015
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe GMT39mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe GMT42h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe GMT100m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Aquascaphe GMT$1,015
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Green
Blue
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
SOPROD C125 GMT
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,015
$299

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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