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Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsBoldr BOLDR x Nitecore

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Aquascaphe MK2
BalticAquascaphe MK2
MSRP $680
BOLDR x Nitecore
BoldrBOLDR x Nitecore
MSRP $449

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe MK237mm
BOLDR x Nitecore38mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe MK242h
BOLDR x Nitecore40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe MK2200m
BOLDR x Nitecore200m
MSRP
Aquascaphe MK2$680
BOLDR x Nitecore$449

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Blue
The Kraken by BOLDR x Nitecore
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH35A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
$449

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

BOLDR x Nitecore

BOLDR x Nitecore is widely praised for its lightweight 38mm PVD titanium case, excellent legibility, and perfect sizing. Owners and reviewers highlight the unique, topographical map-inspired dial offering fantastic depth, complemented by color-matched Old-Radium C3 lume and subtle branding. The watch is described as durable and powerfully lumed, with the included Nitecore TIKI torch capable of boosting its glow. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the BOLDR x Nitecore highly for its exceptional lume and distinctive dial design at its price point.

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