2023 Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze Brown Dial Automatic 39mm

A 2023 Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze Brown Dial Automatic, a beautifully executed vintage-inspired dive watch combining classic 1950s styling with modern mechanical reliability. Its wonderfully proportioned 39mm CuAl8 bronze case features elegantly tapered lugs, a domed sapphire crystal and a unidirectional dive bezel with a glossy black sapphire insert. The stunning chocolate-brown gradient dial transitions from warm chestnut tones to deep black edges, complemented by gilt detailing, creamy luminous hour markers and distinctive bronze sword hands. Offering an impressive 200 metres of water resistance, the bronze case will gradually develop its own unique patina over time. Inside beats the dependable automatic Miyota Calibre 9039, operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. Paired with its original black Tropic rubber strap and signed bronze buckle, and complete with its presentation box and paperwork, this is a fantastic example of Baltic's wonderfully nostalgic approach to modern dive watches.

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Here we have a 2023 Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze Brown Dial Automatic. Inspired by the curvaceous dive watches of the 1950s, this evolution of the Aquascaphe line provides a warm, ultra-retro character. A 39mm brushed Bronze CuAl8 case features gently curved, tapered drilled lugs. Over time, the copper and aluminium alloy will naturally develop a uniform and slow patina, ageing gracefully to create an entirely unique piece. A highly wearable lug-to-lug length of 47mm and a thickness of 13mm (11mm excluding the glass) give the watch an impressive yet reasoned wrist presence. On the right side, a signed screw-down crown is protected by lateral crown guards, adding a touch of modern ruggedness to its vintage silhouette. The unidirectional 120-click bronze bezel features a significant design update from its predecessors: a highly scratch-resistant, glossy black sapphire crystal insert with a luminous cream-toned diving scale printed on its inner face. Beneath the ultra-domed sapphire crystal lies a striking chocolate-espresso gradient dial that transitions beautifully from a warm chestnut centre to deep black edges. A gilt outer minute track complements a clean, time-only layout. Applied discs and Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 are filled with a creamy beige Super-LumiNova C1. Broad brushed bronze sword hands are paired with a white lollipop centre seconds hand, all filled with matching lume. The precisely printed dial features the Baltic motif and "Aquascaphe 200m", completing this dynamic dive sports watch. On the reverse, a solid screw-down stainless steel case back is engraved with a vintage wavy pattern and an iconic diver motif. Inside is the automatic Miyota Calibre 9039, a premium, high-frequency Japanese movement with 24 jewels, beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. It provides reliable hand-winding and hacking seconds functionality. The watch comes fitted with its original Baltic 20mm black vulcanised FKM Tropic rubber strap, completed by a matching signed bronze pin buckle. It comes securely tucked inside the original Baltic presentation box, along with the full set of paperwork.

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This watch is sold with its original Baltic box and paperwork. The watch comes fitted with its original Baltic 20mm black vulcanised FKM Tropic rubber strap, completed by a matching signed bronze pin buckle. The buckle feels a little sharp at the edges. The watch is from November 2023 and is sold in worn condition, but overall it is in very fair condition, as you can see. It comes with our 12-Months Warranty.

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I genuinely think this is an awful lot of watch for the money, and easily one of the best-looking bronze divers you can buy in this price range. Baltic has absolutely nailed the vintage aesthetic here. That gorgeous chocolate-brown gradient dial works beautifully with the warm tones of the bronze case, and the creamy lume just brings everything together perfectly. It's one of those combinations that looks even better in person. I'm also a massive fan of the proportions. At 39mm, it wears incredibly well, and paired with the black Tropic rubber strap, it's a seriously comfortable watch that feels right at home on the wrist. And of course, there's the added charm of the bronze developing its own unique patina over time. Add this watch to your collection today!

Specification
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Reference : Aquascaphe Bronze - Brown
Movement : Automatic Miyota Cal. 9039
Age : November 2023
Year : 2023
Case Size : 39mm
Case Thickness : 13mm
Lug to Lug : 47mm
Lugs : 20mm
Condition : Pre-Owned
Box and Papers : Box & Papers
Case Material : Bronze
Warranty : 12-Months Warranty
The wrist model's wrist size is 7inch

About Baltic
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Ettiene Malec, a Frenchman, founded Baltic in 2017. The name comes from his father’s birthplace in northern Poland near the Baltic Sea. His inspiration came after finding a suitcase full of his late father's watches and a notebook full of details about the watches. Soon after, he started to meet other collectors and collect himself. Then, seeing the huge interest in vintage timepieces, he completed a Kickstarter campaign with the Baltic HMS 001 and a Bi-Compax 001. Each watch is assembled in France near Besançon. Today, the brand continues to grow through its social media presence and its website to offer contemporary-designed, vintage-inspired timepieces.

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Here we have a 2023 Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze Brown Dial Automatic. Inspired by the curvaceous dive watches of the 1950s, this evolution of the Aquascaphe line provides a warm, ultra-retro character. A 39mm brushed Bronze CuAl8 case features gently curved, tapered drilled lugs. Over time, the copper and aluminium alloy will naturally develop a uniform and slow patina, ageing gracefully to create an entirely unique piece. A highly wearable lug-to-lug length of 47mm and a thickness of 13mm (11mm excluding the glass) give the watch an impressive yet reasoned wrist presence. On the right side, a signed screw-down crown is protected by lateral crown guards, adding a touch of modern ruggedness to its vintage silhouette. The unidirectional 120-click bronze bezel features a significant design update from its predecessors: a highly scratch-resistant, glossy black sapphire crystal insert with a luminous cream-toned diving scale printed on its inner face. Beneath the ultra-domed sapphire crystal lies a striking chocolate-espresso gradient dial that transitions beautifully from a warm chestnut centre to deep black edges. A gilt outer minute track complements a clean, time-only layout. Applied discs and Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 are filled with a creamy beige Super-LumiNova C1. Broad brushed bronze sword hands are paired with a white lollipop centre seconds hand, all filled with matching lume. The precisely printed dial features the Baltic motif and "Aquascaphe 200m", completing this dynamic dive sports watch. On the reverse, a solid screw-down stainless steel case back is engraved with a vintage wavy pattern and an iconic diver motif. Inside is the automatic Miyota Calibre 9039, a premium, high-frequency Japanese movement with 24 jewels, beating at 28,800 vibrations per hour. It provides reliable hand-winding and hacking seconds functionality. The watch comes fitted with its original Baltic 20mm black vulcanised FKM Tropic rubber strap, completed by a matching signed bronze pin buckle. It comes securely tucked inside the original Baltic presentation box, along with the full set of paperwork.

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