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Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsCIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

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Aquascaphe MK2
BalticAquascaphe MK2
MSRP $680
EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe MK237mm
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe MK242h
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe MK2200m
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
MSRP
Aquascaphe MK2$680
EDGE EXPLORATION$359

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
Skeleton
Diameter
37mm
48mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Lume
BGW9
Swiss Super-Luminova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
$359

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What people say

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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.

CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

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