Meet The New Baltic Aquascaphe MK2

November 28, 2019

Please dont call it an upgrade; it goes beyond that. When everything is new, you cannot speak of an upgrade anymore. The new Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 comes in blue, green, warm silver, and gray, all available in a 37mm or 39.5mm steel case. Its components are technically more advanced, and the design has been revised. The result is a better and more desirable product than before - look at that exclusive, new, very dapper, and sophisticated rubber strap featuring a Saffiano leather pattern! The only thing that remained the same is the spirit of the Aquascaphe, and thats a good thing.Fans of the Baltic Aquascaphe, raise your hands. Here at Fratello HQ, all of us are putting our arms in the air. The Aquascaphe is Baltic s first dive watch. Etienne Malec and two other collectors, Paul Bienstman and Clement Daniel, founded the Baltic brand eight years ago. It all started with introducing the Chronograph Bicompax 001, and in 2018, the Aquascaphe debuted. Seven years later, the brand launches the Aquascaphe MK2.The blue and warm silver versions of the 39.5mm Baltic Aquascaphe MK2, along with the gray and green 37mm variantsThe new Baltic Aquascaphe MK2Four colors, two sizes. The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 comes in blue, green, warm silver, and gray, all available in a 37mm or 39.5mm steel case. The new diver is still a neo-retro watch, but it has significant, dare I say, contemporary updates. The 37mm version has a 45mm lug-to-lug length, while the 39.5mm case watch has a 47mm span. Both versions share a 12.9mm thickness, including the crystal (10.7mm without it). The steel case back reveals an engraving showing essential specifications and is adorned with geometric wave patterns. 37mm 39.5mm While the 37mm version is pure retro, the slightly bigger model is a tad more contemporary. The Aquascaphe MK2 also shows wider lugs than its predecessor. Sharper angles and vertical brushing replace the circular finishing on the lug tops, while the sides retain a horizontal satin effect. A polished flat crown guard, echoing the finish of the crown itself, introduces subtle contrast against the brushed surfaces. Drilled lugs further underscore its tool-watch heritage. 39.5mm 37mm On the glossy blue and green dials as well as the grained warm silver and gray ones, you ll find bold, circled Lumicast appliques filled with Super-LumiNova BGW9. The 0.4mm-thick three-dimensional super indexes match the modernized, faceted hour and minute hands, which are fully lumed to ensure effortless time reading at a glance and in murky conditions. Around the dial, a printed railway minute track flows seamlessly into the bezel.Domed for your viewing pleasureLike the original Aquascaphe, the MK2 has a double-domed sapphire crystal for your retro viewing pleasure. The unidirectional bezel features a virtually scratchproof sapphire crystal insert and a sharper finish for improved grip. Engraved detailing matches the screw-down crown. The 120-click unidirectional bezel shows a precise minute-by-minute scale for safe dive timing to a depth of 200 meters. The timing, by the way, is taken care of by an automatic Miyota 9039 caliber with a 42-hour power reserve. 37mm The Aquascaphe MK2 debuts with five new Rubber Classic straps. Dressier counterparts to the Rubber Sport, they mimic a refined Saffiano leather pattern crafted in vulcanized FKM rubber. These ultra-versatile straps are elegantly sporty, comfortable, and unafraid of water. You can also buy the new Aquascaphe MK2 on a steel beads-of-rice or flat-link bracelet. On a Rubber Classic strap, the Aquascaphe MK2 costs $630, no matter what size or color you pick. On a beads-of-rice or flat-link bracelet, it sells for $695. 37mm 37mm Let me know which of the eight possible configurations of the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 is your favorite in the comments section!Watch specifications Brand Baltic Model Aquascaphe MK2 Dial Glossy blue and green, grained warm silver and gray / Super-LumiNova BGW9 on hands and indexesCase Material Stainless steel 316L, screwd crownCase Dimensions Diameter 37mm or 39.5mm, lug-to-lug: 45mm or 47mm, thickness: 12.9mm (10.7mm without glass), lug width: 20mm Crystal Double dome sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coatingCase Back Closed with engraving Movement Miyota 9039, automatic winding, 42 hours of power reserve, stop second Water Resistance 200 metersStrap Rubber Classic strap in vulcanized rubber (FKM) or steel beads-of-rice bracelet or steel flat link bracelet Functions Hours, minutes, secondsPrice $630 on rubber strap, $695 on steel bracelet