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Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsBremont The Meta Kronos

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Aquascaphe MK2
BalticAquascaphe MK2
MSRP $680
The Meta Kronos
BremontThe Meta Kronos
MSRP $3,145

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe MK237mm
The Meta Kronos40mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe MK242h
The Meta Kronos40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe MK2200m
The Meta Kronos30m
MSRP
Aquascaphe MK2$680
The Meta Kronos$3,145

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Steel
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
$3,145

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What people say

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Baltic Aquascaphe MK2

The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 is widely praised for its refined case design, improved lume with applied markers, and added crown guards, presenting a sharper and more purposeful neo-retro dive watch. Owners and reviewers highlight its updated technical and design elements, including a fully graduated sapphire bezel and two case size options (37mm and 39.5mm), all while maintaining a reasonable price point. Some find the design derivative or less cohesive than its predecessor, with one owner noting the long, straight lugs as a significant drawback, while others appreciate the dial texture and case profile. The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 is powered by the Miyota 9039 movement with a 42-hour power reserve and offers 200m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 highly for its value and contemporary updates to a tool-watch heritage.

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.

Bremont The Meta Kronos

Bremont The Meta Kronos is praised for its comfortable 40mm size, retro sapphire crystal, and simple dial. Owners note its GMT function and call it a "strap monster." This specific Meta employee edition is a custom S302 Kronos GMT limited to around 54 pieces, featuring a modified automatic movement, GMT functionality, and a custom dial with "move fast" text and Meta-specific colors. It is offered for $3700 plus shipping. On balance, owners value Bremont The Meta Kronos for its wearable size and classic dive watch aesthetic.

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