Which is cheaper, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rising Star?

At MSRP the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $1,995 for the Cincinnati Watch Company Rising Star — a $1,315 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rising Star?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Rising Star wears larger at 38mm versus 37mm for the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rising Star?

The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Cincinnati Watch Company Rising Star.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 or the Cincinnati Watch Company Rising Star?

The Cincinnati Watch Company Rising Star carries a 45-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2.

What movement does the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 run compared to the Cincinnati Watch Company Rising Star?

The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9039), while the Cincinnati Watch Company Rising Star runs a manual (Sellita SW210-1).

Side by side

Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsCincinnati Watch Company Rising Star

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

Baltic Aquascaphe MK2

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MSRP $680

Cincinnati Watch Company Rising Star

rising-star

MSRP $1,995

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Aquascaphe MK237mm

Rising Star38mm

Power Reserve

Aquascaphe MK242h

Rising Star45h

Water Resistance

Aquascaphe MK2200m

Rising Star100m

MSRP

Aquascaphe MK2$680

Rising Star$1,995

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Domed

AR Coating

Yes

Underside

Dial Color

Blue

Silver

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

BGW9

None

Movement

5 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Sellita SW210-1

Type

Automatic

Manual

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

42h

45h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$1,995

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