Baltic Aquascaphe MK2: The Icon Reborn With Date For The First Time

Baltic’s longest-standing watch receives a comprehensive upgrade with new 37mm and 39.5mm cases, Maxi Dial with 3D super indexes, sapphire bezel and, for the first time, a date complication.

Seven years of hindsight, refined taste and technical evolutions have been shaping Baltic’s future. The French brand is proud to introduce the Aquascaphe in its most refined form: the Aquascaphe MK2. Every component has been upgraded to deliver a more advanced, desirable, and technically improved version of Baltic’s iconic watch, while preserving the original’s spirit. The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 is both an ode to the past and a look to the future.

Rooted in Baltic’s identity, the Aquascaphe Classic is the brand’s longest-standing watch. Born from a love for vintage watches, the original aimed for an uncompromising blend of aesthetic and function. The result is a watch which is as capable in the sea as it is on land. Today, the Aquascaphe MK2 takes that foundation and elevates it with modern quality standards without compromising the vintage codes that made it special.

Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 (No date)

Ultimate Legibility

The Aquascaphe MK2 is Baltic’s interpretation of a neo-retro diver. All was done to improve legibility, both in broad daylight and in the dark. Its Maxi Dial features circled lumicast appliques made out of Super-LumiNova® BGW9. These 3D “super indexes” are 0.4mm-thick and paired with a modernized hand-set, lumed and faceted to ease time reading.

Encircling the glossy or grained dials, a printed and scaled railway track offers continuity between the dial and bezel. The dials are available in four finishes: blue and green with glossy finish, or grey and warm silver with grained finish. Each option maintains the vintage-inspired aesthetic while benefiting from contemporary luminescence technology.

Meant For Everyone

Dressed in an entirely new case, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 is offered in both 37mm and 39.5mm to fit all tastes. Featuring wider lugs and a flat top crown guard, the Aquascaphe MK2 offers an enhanced wrist presence. Extensive work was done to achieve the desired result. Angles are sharper, vertical brushing replaces circular finishing on top of the lugs, while staying horizontal on the sides.

The polished flat top of the crown guard, while matching the crown, brings contrast to the otherwise brushed sides. The case features drilled lugs, reminiscent of its tool-watch origins. The solid caseback presents the essential technical informations, with an engraving that blends past and present by displaying geometrical wave shapes.

True to Baltic’s inspirations, the Aquascaphe MK2 respects the vintage codes, without compromises, while using modern quality standards. Diameter is 36mm or 38mm at the case and 37mm or 39.5mm at the bezel, with a 45mm or 47mm lug to lug and 12.9mm of thickness (10.7mm without glass). The lug width remains 20mm, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of straps.

Ultra-Resistant Sapphire Glass And Bezel Insert

Inherited from its older sibling, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 is equipped with a double dome sapphire glass and bezel insert, which are virtually impossible to scratch. Known as one of the toughest materials on earth, sapphire makes this watch ultra-resistant. It will allow the Aquascaphe MK2 to travel through time like no other.

The bezel itself received a sharper finish, matching the engraved crown while improving grip. It’s unidirectional rotation, 120 clicks, and minute-by-minute scale make for a safe and precise measurement of dive time. The internal anti-reflective coating on the sapphire crystal ensures optimal legibility in all conditions.

Baltic’s First Diver Date

For the first time, the Aquascaphe features a date display. Positioned at 6 o’clock, it blends elegantly into the dial while preserving its symmetry. Finely bevelled, the window reveals a date disc that matches the dial, ensuring the complication doesn’t disrupt the overall aesthetic.

This complication is made possible by the Miyota 9015 automatic movement, a date-equipped version of the 9039. Thanks to this movement, the watch retains its slim 12.9mm profile despite the added functionality. The Miyota 9015 offers automatic winding, 42 hours of power reserve and stop second for precise time setting.

For those who prefer the cleaner look of a no-date dial, the Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 is also available with the Miyota 9039 automatic movement, maintaining the same slim profile and technical specifications.

Five Exclusive Rubber Classic Straps

The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 is offered on five new Rubber Classic straps. This entirely new design makes for a dressier alternative compared to its Rubber Sport counterpart. With a saffiano leather pattern and vulcanized rubber (FKM) construction, these straps offer unrivaled comfort and elegance while being water resistant. It is the ideal accessory to accompany the Aquascaphe MK2.

For those seeking a more traditional look, the Aquascaphe MK2 is also available on a steel Beads of Rice bracelet or a steel Flat Link bracelet, both designed to complement the watch’s vintage-inspired aesthetic while providing modern comfort and durability.

Water Resistance And Technical Specifications

The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 maintains its tool-watch credentials with 200m (20 ATM) water resistance, making it suitable for recreational diving and all water sports. The screwed crown ensures secure sealing, while the double dome sapphire crystal with internal anti-reflective coating provides durability and clarity.

The watch is available in multiple configurations, with prices starting at €630 excluding taxes for the no-date version on a Rubber Classic strap, €655 excluding taxes for the date version on a Rubber Classic strap, and €720 excluding taxes for versions on steel bracelets.

A Look To The Future

The Aquascaphe MK2 represents seven years of evolution for Baltic. It is a watch that honors the brand’s origins while embracing the future. The upgraded case, the Maxi Dial with 3D super indexes, the sapphire bezel insert and, for the first time, a date complication, all come together to create the most refined Aquascaphe to date.

It is a neo-retro diver that respects vintage codes without compromising on modern quality standards. It is a watch that is as capable in the sea as it is on land. And it is a watch that will travel through time, just like the original that inspired it.

Technical Specifications

Conclusion

The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 is one of the more significant updates in the brand’s recent history. By combining the vintage-inspired design that made the Aquascaphe famous with technical improvements like the Maxi Dial, sapphire bezel, and the first-ever date complication, Baltic creates a dive watch that honors its heritage while embracing modern standards.

The Aquascaphe MK2 remains unmistakably Baltic in its aesthetic, but with enhanced legibility, improved case finishing, and the versatility of a date option for the first time. The 37mm and 39.5mm sizing ensures there is an Aquascaphe MK2 for every wrist, while the 200m water resistance and sapphire bezel maintain its tool-watch credentials.

For more information, please visit the official Baltic website.

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