The Baltic Aquascaphe MK2 Diver Resurfaces with the Option of a Date
Baltic has released the Aquascaphe MK2, an updated version of its popular retro-inspired dive watch. The new model features two case sizes, improved legibility with Super-LumiNova, and the option of a date window at the 6 o'clock position.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing trend in the luxury watch market toward 'neo-vintage' designs that combine historical aesthetics with modern manufacturing tolerances.
The flagship retro-inspired 39mm Aquascaphe Classic was phased out after a successful seven-year stint and replaced by the MK2 last year. Having undergone a complete overhaul , the 200m water-resistant cases of the Aquascaphe MK2 are available in compact 37mm and more robust 39.5mm diameters to fit a wide range of wrist sizes.
Fitted with flat-top crown guards and a screw-down crown, the MK2 case looks sharper and is decorated with vertically brushed surfaces. To keep the overriding vintage spirit alive, the 37mm case size hits the sweet spot for retro dive watch enthusiasts; the drilled lugs – reminiscent of its tool watch origins – have been retained; and the double-domed sapphire crystal with its visual distortions mimics the original acrylic plexiglass of yesteryear divers. Both case sizes share a relatively slim profile of 12.9mm (10.7mm without the domed sapphire crystal).
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