Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsBreitling Superocean Automatic

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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 MK2 at true scale

Aquascaphe MK2

Breitling Superocean Automatic at true scale

Superocean Automatic

Diameter

37mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Thickness

12.9mm

12.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

highest

38h

MSRP

$680

lowest

$5,700

Movement

Miyota 9039

Breitling Caliber 17

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.56mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Breitling Caliber 17
Power Reserve
42h
38h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
$5,700
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Reviews

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Baltic Aquascaphe MK2

Owners widely praise the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 for its refined case design, improved finishing, and value, with many highlighting the added crown guards and Maxi Dial as significant upgrades. Reviewers note the collection's contemporary updates, including a reworked bezel and applied markers, striking a balance between modern practicality and vintage aesthetics. Some owners find the long, straight lugs a drawback, and one owner reported disappointing accuracy averaging +10.5 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 highly for its enhanced design and build quality at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 features 3D Super-LumiNova indexes for improved legibility. A notable weakness is the lack of lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on the optimal case size, with one reviewer noting a 41mm stainless steel case is comfortable for everyday wear, while the other mentions 37mm and 39.5mm case sizes are available.

Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its fresh design, excellent fit and finish, and comfortable bracelet with micro-adjustment. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its vibrant dials and luminous hands and hour plots, with one owner finding the blue ceramic bezel and white dial stunning in person. The Breitling Superocean Automatic has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Some owners find the design divisive and question the value of its ETA-based movement at its price point. One owner of the 42mm model reports theirs runs about +6 seconds per day, while a user of the 46mm model noted it ran nearly a minute fast per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability.

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