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Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsTissot Seastar 1000 GMT

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Aquascaphe MK2
BalticAquascaphe MK2
MSRP $680
Seastar 1000 GMT
TissotSeastar 1000 GMT
MSRP $575

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe MK237mm
Seastar 1000 GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe MK242h
Seastar 1000 GMT40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe MK2200m
Seastar 1000 GMT300m
MSRP
Aquascaphe MK2$680
Seastar 1000 GMT$575

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
11.77mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
40mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied
Indexes
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
11 1/2'''
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
$575

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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT for its sapphire crystal, 300m water resistance, and GMT complication, with one owner expressing deep satisfaction. A point of contention for some is that Swiss quartz movements may exhibit second-hand misalignment with markers, unlike certain Japanese quartz movements. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 GMT highly for its robust features and value.

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