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Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsOrient AA08 Diver Watch

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Aquascaphe MK2
BalticAquascaphe MK2
MSRP $680
AA08 Diver Watch
OrientAA08 Diver Watch
MSRP $390

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe MK237mm
AA08 Diver Watch41.8mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe MK242h
AA08 Diver Watch40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe MK2200m
AA08 Diver Watch200m
MSRP
Aquascaphe MK2$680
AA08 Diver Watch$390

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
F6922
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
$390

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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.

Orient AA08 Diver Watch

Owners view the Orient AA08 Diver Watch as a capable weekend and vacation timepiece, with confidence in its availability through gray market sellers. The watch is noted for its pleasing wrist presence. On balance, owners find the Orient AA08 Diver Watch to be a satisfying choice for casual wear.

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