Published matchup
Aquascaphe MK2 vs Nordsø
Looking for a white dial watch, preferably a dive style watch with at least 150m WR. Rough budget of around $750, but a little flexible. These are my top two choices at this point, but open to other suggestions.
Measurements
Catalogue photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimetre scale.
Aquascaphe MK2
Nordsø
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
lowest
47mm
Thickness
12.9mm
10.6mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$680
$521
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9015
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
3 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.
Henry Archer Nordsø owners widely praise its exceptional fit and finish for a sub-$500 watch, with reviewers highlighting its vibrant dial colors and overall value. The 40mm case is noted as comfortable, and the watch is described as well-made with good durability. Some owners find the blue hand against the green dial polarizing, and the hands are criticized as a design weakness. The bezel knurling is flagged as slippery and lacking legibility for serious diving. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Henry Archer Nordsø highly for its striking use of color and impressive build quality at its price point.
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