Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsOut of Order Casanova

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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

Out of Order Casanova at true scale

Casanova

Diameter

37mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

12.9mm

12.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

100m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

41h

MSRP

$680

n/a

Movement

Miyota 9039

Seiko NH35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
Mother of Pearl
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
n/a
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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.

Out of Order Casanova

Owners widely appreciate the Out of Order Casanova's unique "damaged in Italy" aesthetic and its blend with natural settings, though some find the design obnoxious or question the "Made in Italy" claim. The watch features a mother-of-pearl dial and a Seiko NH35 automatic movement, with one reviewer noting accuracy within ±8 seconds per day. Its 38mm case and 12.25mm thickness are described as comfortable for a range of wrists, though one owner found it heavier than expected. Price is a point of contention, with one commenter calling it a rip-off while a reviewer notes its attractive price point for an automatic diver. Overall, owners rate the Out of Order Casanova highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.