Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsZelos Aurora Field
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Measurements
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Aquascaphe MK2
Aurora Field
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Thickness
12.9mm
12.2mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$680
$529
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9039
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
1 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.
Owners widely praise the Zelos Aurora Field for its unique and gorgeous dials, with particular admiration for the hammered teal bronze version, and its excellent lume. The new clasp is highlighted as the best to date, and the watch is considered feature-packed for its price point, including anti-magnetic properties. Some owners find the case shape and lugs make the watch wear high, and one commenter noted the dial text appeared cheap and plasticky, while another flagged sharp bracelet edges. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Field highly for its stunning dial designs and value proposition under $400.
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