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.

Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 at true scale

Aquascaphe MK2

Squale Super-Squale at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Blue
n/a
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
$1,230
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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.

Squale Super-Squale

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.