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Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsIslander Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

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Aquascaphe MK2
BalticAquascaphe MK2
MSRP $680
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
IslanderIslander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
MSRP $429

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe MK237mm
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-33842mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe MK242h
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe MK2200m
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338200m
MSRP
Aquascaphe MK2$680
Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338$429

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Diver
GMT
Diameter
37mm
42mm
Thickness
12.9mm
14.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
47.8mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH34
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
$429

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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.

Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338

Owners widely praise the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 for its attractive dial texture and Pepsi bezel, with some finding the gold-tone accents and overall aesthetic to be a standout feature. The watch is also noted for its comfortable wearability and a useful GMT function, making it a popular choice for daily wear and vacations, further supported by its 200m water resistance. On balance, owners rate the Islander JFK Automatic GMT Watch with Batman Dial #ISL-338 highly for its visually appealing design and practical features at its price point.

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