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Baltic Aquascaphe TitaniumvsAVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic

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Aquascaphe Titanium
BalticAquascaphe Titanium
MSRP $788
Spitfire Smith Automatic
AVI-8Spitfire Smith Automatic
MSRP $490

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Titanium41mm
Spitfire Smith Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Titanium42h
Spitfire Smith Automatic40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Titanium300m
Spitfire Smith Automatic50m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Titanium$788
Spitfire Smith Automatic$490

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
41mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
WOOLSTON
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$788
$490

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What people say

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Baltic Aquascaphe Titanium

The Baltic Aquascaphe Titanium is widely praised for its lightweight, brushed grade 5 titanium case, vintage-inspired high-domed sapphire crystal, and visually appealing ceramic bezel. Owners and reviewers highlight its modern, purpose-driven design with squared-off crown guards and a no-date display, noting excellent finishing for its price point. The watch offers 300m water resistance and a fully lumed bezel. Some reviewers find the 41mm bezel less vintage than the original and note potential glare issues, while others welcome the updated design and improved specifications. One owner reported a bezel detachment issue, leading to a repair quote that sparked debate within the community regarding value and quality for the price. The movement is a Miyota 9039 with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Aquascaphe Titanium highly for its contemporary dive watch design and excellent finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's comfortable fit for smaller wrists is a notable strength, with a 41mm case size and 47mm lug-to-lug fit. A potential weakness is the ceramic bezel's potential for wear and tear. Reviewers disagree on the watch's lume, with one reviewer mentioning it's not the brightest and the other not mentioning it at all.

AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic

Owners praise the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic for its dial depth created by elevated numerals, a deeply signed buckle, and detailed case sides. The watch is also noted for being practically mark-free with no dings found, and comes with a barely worn brown leather AVI-8 OEM strap. On balance, owners rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Smith Automatic highly for its detailed finishing and pristine condition.

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