Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsSquale Super-Squale

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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.

Aquascaphe MK2

Super-Squale
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Thickness
12.9mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
42h
highest
38h
MSRP
$680
lowest
$1,230
Movement
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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.
Owners widely praise the Squale Super-Squale for its comfortable 38mm case, vintage skin diver aesthetic, and outstanding build quality for the price, with many highlighting the beads-of-rice bracelet as a standout feature and finding it a great value "go anywhere, do anything" watch. Some owners note the stock strap is not ideal and consider alternative strap options, while one enthusiast finds the 38mm case with 18mm lug width wears small. Accuracy of the Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported as ±7–20 seconds per day, which is considered not impressive by today's standards, though adequate for reliability and serviceability. Overall, owners rate the Squale Super-Squale highly for its vintage charm, comfortable wearability, and excellent value.
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