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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.

Unimatic Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only

Owners appreciate the 36mm case shape and the dial's concentric circles on the Unimatic Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only. One reviewer found the 36mm size to be the most wearable yet and appreciated the improved TPU strap, though they wished for more experimental dial designs and found the black DLC version less readable. Some owners note the 22mm lug spacing on the 36mm case can appear disproportionate, and one owner felt the large rehaut gave it an AliExpress aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Unimatic Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only appealing for its wearable 36mm case and unique dial details.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe MK237mm
Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only36mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe MK242h
Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe MK2200m
Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only300m
MSRP
Aquascaphe MK2$680
Modello Cinque U5S-NS Collab Time Only$1,860

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
37mm
36mm
Thickness
12.9mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
$1,860
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