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Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsNivada Grenchen Autochron

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Aquascaphe MK2
BalticAquascaphe MK2
MSRP $680
Autochron
Nivada GrenchenAutochron
MSRP $2,495

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe MK237mm
Autochron38mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe MK242h
Autochron42h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe MK2200m
Autochron200m
MSRP
Aquascaphe MK2$680
Autochron$2,495

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
12.9mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Caseback
Solid
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Matt Blue Small texture +Super White Lum thick Printed 7506C Super Lum. Dots +White thick Printed logo
Indices
Applied
Baton
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
ETA Valjoux 7750
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
28 vph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
$2,495

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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.

Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Autochron's dial, with one owner calling it amazing. The Autochron Mechaquartz is noted for its squared profile and the comfort of its expansion bracelet on smaller wrists.

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