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Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsCIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON

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Aquascaphe MK2
BalticAquascaphe MK2
MSRP $680
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
CIGA DesignTOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP $3,299

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe MK237mm
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe MK242h
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe MK2200m
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON
MSRP
Aquascaphe MK2$680
TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON$3,299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
37mm
Thickness
12.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Super Black
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
CD-06
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
19

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
$3,299

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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.

CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON

The CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON is noted for its striking, luxe design and unique materials, featuring a mirror-polished black agate case and a "Super Black" dial with a dragon-shaped tourbillon cage. Owners highlight the golden dragon's steady rotation and the way the black dial makes diamond hands and the tourbillon stand out. However, reviewers point out uneven gem-setting and a limited 30-meter water resistance. Some community members note inconsistent brand lettering quality and find the case design comparable to an Apple Watch. The CIGA Design TOURBILLON CHINESE ZODIAC YEAR OF THE DRAGON is a compelling conversation piece, with owners valuing its unique aesthetic and the tourbillon's visual appeal despite some finishing inconsistencies.

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