Baltic Aquascaphe GMTvsZelos Mako 4

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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 GMT at true scale

Aquascaphe GMT

Zelos Mako 4 at true scale

Mako 4

Diameter

39mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

13mm

12.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$1,015

$599

lowest

Movement

Soprod C125

Miyota 9015

Case

6 specs
Category
GMT
Diver
Diameter
39mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Black
Diver - Flare
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Soprod C125
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,015
$599
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Reviews

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

Baltic Aquascaphe GMT

Baltic Aquascaphe GMT owners and reviewers widely praise its 39mm case size and refined, timeless design. The watch is lauded for its crisp finishing, well-executed dial with a functional date window, and a slick appearance that rivals more expensive GMTs. Some find the orange and green bezel color options difficult to pair with outfits, and the lume is considered adequate but not exceptionally bright. The Soprod C125 movement has a 42-hour power reserve and a non-independent hour hand setting. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Aquascaphe GMT highly for its excellent value and beautiful, balanced 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.

Zelos Mako 4

Owners widely praise Zelos' dial finishing, with specific admiration for blued markers and hands, and the unique titanium bezel insert. Reviewers highlight the Mako 4's impressive case finishing and fully lumed ceramic bezel for its price point, noting the boxed sapphire crystal and wavy dial texture contribute to a vintage feel. The Sellita SW200 movement is described as reliable, with one owner reporting accuracy of -0.3 seconds per day. However, the crown can be difficult to grip, and the winding mechanism offers resistance when screwing down, while the watch's height may hinder wearability under a suit cuff. The tropic rubber strap is considered excellent, in contrast to a stiff leather option. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Mako 4 highly for its exceptional dial and case finishing at its price point.