"Back in 2017, upstart French firm Baltic began a Kickstarter to raise funds for its first watch project. Eight years later, Etienne Malec's company - inspired by his late father's love of collecting vintage watches, cars and cameras - is one of the most beloved microbrands in the world. From its Bicompax chronograph to its MR micro-rotor dress watch, from its unique Prismic to its versatile Aquascaphe, Baltic's watches provide the entry point for countless new collectors into the rarefied world of horology."
"Speaking of the Aquascaphe dive watch platform, Baltic probably could have left this model alone and received little flak from the collector community: Sized at 38mm and packed with vintage inspiration, it provided a damn-near-perfect wearing experience, and was available in multiple executions for well under $700. In the following years, Baltic expanded the Aquascaphe lineup with other models, including a handsome GMT, a dual-crown, Compressor-style model, and bronze and titanium versions. In short, there simply wasn't much to complain about."
"Never one to rest on its laurels, Baltic has retooled the basic dive watch with its brand-new Aquascaphe MK2: Available in both 39.5mm - a half-millimeter larger than the original - and 37mm sizes, it comes in four different colorways and the brand's typical choice of rubber strap, beads of rice bracelet or flat-link bracelet. U.S. pricing, meanwhile, is still in the typical sub-$1K territory: $737 for rubber or $815 for steel (excluding taxes)."
Baltic launched from a 2017 Kickstarter and grew into a respected microbrand inspired by vintage watches, cars, and cameras. The brand offers a range of models from chronographs and micro-rotor dress watches to the versatile Aquascaphe dive platform. The original Aquascaphe shipped at 38mm with strong vintage cues and accessible sub-$700 pricing, spawning GMT, Compressor-style, bronze, and titanium variants. The new Aquascaphe MK2 arrives in 39.5mm and 37mm sizes, four colorways, and multiple strap or bracelet options. Pricing remains below $1,000 in the U.S., and the case receives wider lugs, flatter crown guards, and vertical brushing on the lug tops to broaden market appeal.
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