Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze Brown WA677WE

The Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze Brown (WA677WE) is a standout in the French microbrand’s Aquascaphe dive-watch family, marrying vintage-inspired design with accessible modern performance. At its core is a 39 mm CuAl8 bronze case—an alloy of copper and aluminum that develops a unique patina over time, ensuring your watch evolves with you and gains character as it ages. The watch features a unidirectional bronze bezel with a sapphire insert and a double-domed sapphire crystal, giving it both robust durability and a deep visual presence on the wrist. Its brown gradient dial shifts from lighter tones at the center to richer, darker hues at the edge, with beige-toned Super-LumiNova on the hands and markers for excellent legibility in low light. The absence of a date window preserves a clean, classic dive aesthetic reminiscent of mid-century tool watches.

Under the surface, the Aquascaphe Bronze Brown is powered by the Miyota 9039 automatic movement, a reliable Japanese caliber that runs at 4 Hz and offers about 42 hours of power reserve, along with hacking seconds for precise time setting. The watch is water resistant to 200 m (20 ATM), making it suitable for swimming and recreational diving alike, and it comes on a black tropic-style rubber strap with a matching bronze buckle that complements the warm tones of the case and dial. With thoughtful proportions—approximately 47 mm lug-to-lug and 13 mm thick including the crystal—this watch balances presence and wearability on a wide range of wrists. Baltic has crafted the Aquascaphe Bronze Brown to be equally at home on daily adventures or dressed up with casual attire, offering both character and functionality at a compelling value point.

Reference: WA677WE

Bracelet: Tropic rubber strap with Bronze buckle and steel buckle brown leather Baltic Strap

Case Size: 39mm x 11mm Thickness x 47mm Lug to lug

Lug Width: 20mm

Case Metal: Bronze

Movement: Miyota 9039 - Automatic

Functions: Hours, Minutes, Seconds

Box and Papers: Inner/outer boxes, and warranty papers

Crystal: Sapphire

Bracelet size: 7.5”

Case has light normal wear with nothing notable and some patina. Rubber strap has minimal wear. Leather strap has some creasing with not a lot of extra wear. Dial, hands, and crystal have no wear.

Baltic is a French watch brand founded in 2017 by Etienne Malec, blending vintage inspiration with modern craftsmanship. Named after his father's birthplace and based on a passion for traditional watchmaking, Baltic quickly gained a cult following with designs rooted in the 1940s–60s era. Early models like the HMS 001 and Bicompax 001 combined classic sizing with mechanical movements and minimalist aesthetics, appealing to collectors who appreciate form, function, and authenticity.

What sets Baltic apart is its ability to channel vintage spirit without resorting to homage. From sector dials and stepped cases to innovative launches like the Aquascaphe dive watch, Baltic has matured into one of the most respected independent brands in modern horology all while staying accessible, stylish, and true to its origins.