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Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

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Aquascaphe MK2
BalticAquascaphe MK2
MSRP $680
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
SeikoProspex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical
MSRP $995

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe MK237mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe MK242h
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe MK2200m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical200m
MSRP
Aquascaphe MK2$680
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Diver
Chronograph
Diameter
37mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44.5mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
BGW9
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
$995

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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.

Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical

The Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical is praised for its visually appealing design and comfortable wearability, with owners frequently using its chronograph function for daily tasks. Reviewers note its clean dial layout and LumiBrite treated hands and markers, and one source highlights the 72-hour power reserve of the 6R55 movement. However, some owners criticize its chronograph functionality and the 24-hour subdial. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Mechanical highly for its daily usability and refined aesthetics.

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