Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsVenezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39

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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

Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39 at true scale

Nereide Tungsteno 39

Diameter

37mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

45.5mm

Thickness

12.9mm

10.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$680

lowest

$886

Movement

Miyota 9039

Miyota 9039

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Thickness
12.9mm
10.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
45.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
$886
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Reviews

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

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.

Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39

Owners widely praise the Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39 for its attractive aesthetics, particularly the iridescent tungsten bezel and mother-of-pearl dial, and its thin profile. The Miyota 9039 movement is noted for keeping good time and contributing to the watch's slimness. Some owners report a stiff bezel that loosens with wear and desire brighter lume. Criticisms consistently focus on the bracelet, citing split pins, a lack of micro-adjustments and quick-release spring bars, and a need for smoothing. Overall, owners rate the Venezianico Nereide Tungsteno 39 highly for its unique design and value, despite noted bracelet shortcomings.

From video reviewers

The mother-of-pearl dial and the 39mm case size are frequently praised. Reviewers also noted the tungsten bezel as a positive feature. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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