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Baltic Aquascaphe MK2vsTraska Seafarer Charcoal

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Aquascaphe MK2
BalticAquascaphe MK2
MSRP $680
Seafarer Charcoal
TraskaSeafarer Charcoal
MSRP $665

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe MK237mm
Seafarer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe MK242h
Seafarer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe MK2200m
Seafarer Charcoal150m
MSRP
Aquascaphe MK2$680
Seafarer Charcoal$665

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
37mm
40mm
Thickness
12.9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
200m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Blue
White
Lume
BGW9
Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
9039
Jewels
25
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$680
$665

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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.

Traska Seafarer Charcoal

The Traska Seafarer Charcoal's notable strength is its refined finishing, which elevates it from a field watch to a luxury-like piece. A shared weakness is the dim lume, which may be a drawback for those who value nighttime visibility. Reviewers disagree on the watch's build, with one reviewer noting a more substantial build and larger case size, while the other does not mention this feature.

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