Balticus Watches New Sky 34mmvsCasio MQ-24
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Measurements
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New Sky 34mm

MQ-24
Diameter
34mm
34.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
38.8mm
Thickness
12.2mm
7.8mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
n/a
MSRP
$285
$30
lowest
Movement
Quartz
Quartz
Case
7 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the Balticus Watches Balticus New Sky 34mm for its striking Damascus steel construction, which provides a unique wavy pattern across the case, dial, and buckle, and a superior live appearance compared to photographs. The watch is considered a versatile option for everyday and business-casual wear, with one owner noting it has remained on their wrist for five months straight. The grey seal variant with a blue gradient dial is particularly admired. Overall, owners rate the Balticus Watches Balticus New Sky 34mm highly for its distinctive Damascus steel design and impressive build quality.
Owners widely praise the Casio MQ-24 for its extreme affordability, comfortable and lightweight wear, excellent legibility, and minimalistic design. Many appreciate its near-silent operation and find it to be a reliable and accurate timepiece, with one owner reporting theirs lasted nearly a decade. Some owners note the lack of a date complication and an uninspiring crown action as downsides. Overall, owners rate the Casio MQ-24 highly for its value and core time-telling functionality.
The Casio MQ-24's minimalist dial design offers exceptional legibility. The resin case scratches easily. Reviewers disagreed on the accuracy of the quartz movement.
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