Side by side

Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsMarathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Aquascaphe MK2
BalticAquascaphe MK2
MSRP $680
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MarathonSteel Navigator SSNAV Quartz
MSRP $1,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe MK237mm
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz41mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe MK242h
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe MK2200m
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz60m
MSRP
Aquascaphe MK2$680
Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz$1,000

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Pilot
Diameter
37mm
41mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
60m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
$1,000

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 vs Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz

The Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz is widely praised for its highly accurate Swiss Made ETA F06.412 PreciDrive movement, with stated accuracy of ±10 seconds per year, and its constant low-light visibility from self-illuminating tritium tubes. Owners find the watch comfortable and impressive, noting its 41mm sandblasted steel case with an asymmetrical design, bi-directional GMT bezel with excellent action, sapphire crystal, and 100m water resistance with a screw-down crown. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Marathon Steel Navigator SSNAV Quartz highly for its robust tool watch design and exceptional accuracy at its price point.

Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.