Which is cheaper, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the Laco Chemnitz 38?

At MSRP the Laco Chemnitz 38 is the cheaper of the two at $540, against $680 for the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 — a $140 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the Laco Chemnitz 38?

The Laco Chemnitz 38 wears larger at 38mm versus 37mm for the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

What movement does the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 run compared to the Laco Chemnitz 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Laco Chemnitz 38 uses the Miyota 9015.

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Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsLaco Chemnitz 38

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Baltic Aquascaphe MK2

MSRP $680

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Laco Chemnitz 38

862065

MSRP $540

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At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Aquascaphe MK237mm

Chemnitz 3838mm

Power Reserve

Aquascaphe MK242h

Chemnitz 38—

Water Resistance

Aquascaphe MK2200m

Chemnitz 38—

MSRP

Aquascaphe MK2$680

Chemnitz 38$540

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Mineral

AR Coating

Yes

—

Dial Color

Blue

—

Lume

BGW9

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$540

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