Baltic Aquascaphe TitaniumvsGlycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic

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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 Titanium at true scale

Aquascaphe Titanium

Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic at true scale

Combat Sub Box Ceramic

Diameter

41mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

13mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

$788

lowest

$1,800

Movement

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Thickness
13mm
12.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Material
Titanium
Ceramic
Finish
n/a
n/a
Water Resistance
300m
200m
Caseback
n/a
n/a

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Indices
n/a
n/a
Lume
SuperLuminova
Luminous

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$788
$1,800
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Reviews

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

Baltic Aquascaphe Titanium

The Baltic Aquascaphe Titanium is widely praised for its lightweight, brushed grade 5 titanium case, high-domed sapphire crystal, and modern, purpose-driven design. Owners and reviewers highlight its excellent finishing for the price point and a fully lumed ceramic bezel. Some find the 41mm size and wider bezel less vintage than earlier models, and one owner experienced a bezel detachment requiring a repair quote. Accuracy is noted as exceptionally good, with one owner reporting no issues over several years. The Baltic Aquascaphe Titanium is priced at EUR 710 (excl. taxes). On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Aquascaphe Titanium highly for its contemporary design and lightweight titanium build at a competitive price.

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.

Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic

Owners widely praise the Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic for its exceptional thinness, comfortable 41mm case, and unique, non-homage design, with one owner calling it the best dive watch under $400 due to superior finishing and value. The bezel action is described as solid and precise, and the dial is legible with good lume on the hands. However, multiple sources flag inconsistent power reserve, sub-par lume on the markers that fades quickly, and a subpar stock strap or bracelet. One owner reported the bezel detaching after a light bump, raising questions about build quality, while others note potential issues with the stem or anti-reflective coating. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing it run about 2.5 seconds fast per day. Overall, owners rate the Glycine Combat Sub Box Ceramic highly for its comfortable thin case and unique design at its price point.

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