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Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsTimefactors PRS-57

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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.

Timefactors PRS-57

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS for its 40mm sizing and sapphire crystal. The lume is described as decent when fully charged, glowing dimly for at least twenty minutes. Some owners find the watch's minute hand less striking than its nickname suggests and feel it resembles a vintage Rolex homage without direct copying. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors PRS highly for its comfortable 40mm wearability and sapphire crystal at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe MK237mm
PRS-5740mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe MK242h
PRS-5762h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe MK2200m
PRS-57100m
MSRP
Aquascaphe MK2$680
PRS-57$1,268

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
15mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
BGW9
SuperLuminova X1-C3

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW510
Power Reserve
42h
62h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
$1,268
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