Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsYema Superman Gilt CMM.10
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Measurements
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Aquascaphe MK2
Superman Gilt CMM.10
Diameter
37mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Thickness
12.9mm
11.3mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$680
lowest
$1,699
Movement
Miyota 9039
Yema CMM.10
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
4 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.
The Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10 is widely praised for its comfortable, slim wearability and captivating gilt-accented sunburst dial, with owners frequently selecting it for daily wear. Reviewers highlight its in-house CMM.10 automatic movement, noting impressive accuracy regulated to +5/-3 seconds per day and a 70-hour power reserve. Some owners express a preference for versions without gold accents, and the bracelet's articulation is noted as potentially unsuitable for smaller wrists, though a 39mm case option is available. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Yema Superman Gilt CMM.10 highly for its elegant vintage design and comfortable, slim wearability at its price point.
The bezel action is smooth and precise. The water resistance rating was considered insufficient for a dive watch.
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