Which is cheaper, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

At MSRP the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 is the cheaper of the two at $559, against $680 for the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 — a $121 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 wears larger at 37mm versus 35mm for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 carries a 42-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002.

What movement does the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 run compared to the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 uses the Miyota 9039 and the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 uses the NH38.

Side by side

Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

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

Baltic Aquascaphe MK2

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MSRP $680

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

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MSRP $559

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Aquascaphe MK237mm

OLD SMITH 90-00235mm

Power Reserve

Aquascaphe MK242h

OLD SMITH 90-00241h

Water Resistance

Aquascaphe MK2200m

OLD SMITH 90-002100m

MSRP

Aquascaphe MK2$680

OLD SMITH 90-002$559

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

Dial Color

Blue

Ivory

Lume

BGW9

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

NH38

Power Reserve

42h

41h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$559

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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.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 for its excellent 35mm size and premium feel for the price, with one owner noting its lume is the best they have experienced. The sand-textured cream dial is described as offering depth and legibility, though one owner rated the dial design 2/5 due to numeral offset referencing classic field watches. The watch utilizes a Seiko NH35 or NH38 automatic movement, with Kuoe adjusting it to a range of -20 to +40 seconds/day, though one example ran within +/- 10 seconds/day. On balance, owners rate the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-002 highly for its wearability and craftsmanship at its price point.

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