Now THAT is a watch. What a lovely piece. Almost perfect. The crown seems awkward but the dial scores extra points. It's strange that they did not include a black dial version though don't you think? Excellent review Harvind 😊
Thanks, John! Honestly, I couldn't stop staring at this dial. It really is a sight to behold in the flesh. Come to think of it, you're right. A black dial would make this a cool Explorer/Ranger alternative for a lot of people.
I have spend a few weeks with mine and I agree with a lot. The crown is very difficult to operate, but it`s very comfortable. It would be optimal if you own a winder, so you don`t need to manually wind it. The case is stunning for me and the profile screams vintage. My other small issue with it is the clasp on the bracelet. It`s stamped and feels "tinny" which is not the case with the rest of the bracelet. As an overall package I feel this is a great offering.
You are spot on about the clasp's outer shell. I missed that in my review. It's strange because their beads of rice bracelet has a milled clasp, so I'm not sure why they went stamped on the flat link bracelet.
In a nutshell: go with Baltic if the dial is more important for you, or go with Traska if you're a bracelet guy. I have a head-to-head video of those two coming up in a couple of weeks where I'll go into much more detail.
This looks fantastic and I absolutely love the size. Nice bracelet to strap transition shot! I think that crown is a deal breaker for me. I love giant, easy to handle crowns!
Thanks, Jason! I'm sure you'd love this as much as I did, but you're right about the crown though. I prefer giant crowns too, that's one of the only gripes I had with this watch. Such a missed opportunity.
It’s a stunning watch. Great review as always. Seems like you’re getting Christopher Ward level finishing at half the cost. Of course CW uses Swiss Movements but still. Thanks!
That is one beautiful watch! I'm not sure what to think about that crown. I really don't think they needed to go against the grain with that, but it's not a deal breaker either. Personally I'm a big fan of their beads of rice bracelet, so I'd probably go that way. Great review as always brother!
Thanks as always, Dan! I really need to try their BOR bracelet one of these days. I think the crown is a non-issue if this is your everyday watch and you don’t need to wind it all the time. But for people like us who rotate often, it might get annoying.
All hues are stunning, but the beige is my pick. If I did not already owned a Sinn 556, and wanted to keep some powder dry to purchase a vintage Smith W10, this is a model I would seriously consider. 🇫🇷
I like crown design as I'm not a big fan of crown sticking couple of cm out of the watch and digging into my hand. But for over 740 euros I'm not sure it will be on my shopping list.
Then you're going to love the recessed crown on this one! Give it a couple of months. You might be able to snag one for a good deal on the secondary market.
Lovely watch but to small I a big guy eight inch wrist people come in all sizes why not a baltic watch alot of bigger guys will buy if they can get one in a size they can were like 42 mm
Field watch, tool watch, everyday watch. Such labels, much wow.
Now THAT is a watch. What a lovely piece. Almost perfect. The crown seems awkward but the dial scores extra points. It's strange that they did not include a black dial version though don't you think? Excellent review Harvind 😊
Thanks, John! Honestly, I couldn't stop staring at this dial. It really is a sight to behold in the flesh. Come to think of it, you're right. A black dial would make this a cool Explorer/Ranger alternative for a lot of people.
I have seen the black dial as the special coop with a different brand.
Great review, thanks! Do you know how much this weighs btw? With and without the strap?
I have spend a few weeks with mine and I agree with a lot. The crown is very difficult to operate, but it`s very comfortable. It would be optimal if you own a winder, so you don`t need to manually wind it. The case is stunning for me and the profile screams vintage. My other small issue with it is the clasp on the bracelet. It`s stamped and feels "tinny" which is not the case with the rest of the bracelet. As an overall package I feel this is a great offering.
You are spot on about the clasp's outer shell. I missed that in my review. It's strange because their beads of rice bracelet has a milled clasp, so I'm not sure why they went stamped on the flat link bracelet.
Beautiful watch and fantastic review as always. Thank you!
Thanks so much for watching!
Stunning dial, excellent shots, well done.
Thanks as always mate!
So would you recommend the Baltic Hermetique over the Traska Summiteer!?
In a nutshell: go with Baltic if the dial is more important for you, or go with Traska if you're a bracelet guy. I have a head-to-head video of those two coming up in a couple of weeks where I'll go into much more detail.
I'm sold. Im getting one!
This looks fantastic and I absolutely love the size. Nice bracelet to strap transition shot! I think that crown is a deal breaker for me. I love giant, easy to handle crowns!
Thanks, Jason! I'm sure you'd love this as much as I did, but you're right about the crown though. I prefer giant crowns too, that's one of the only gripes I had with this watch. Such a missed opportunity.
It’s a stunning watch. Great review as always. Seems like you’re getting Christopher Ward level finishing at half the cost. Of course CW uses Swiss Movements but still. Thanks!
Thanks as always! The dial might give CW a run for their money, but the finishing on CW's case and bracelet is a step above.
That is one beautiful watch! I'm not sure what to think about that crown. I really don't think they needed to go against the grain with that, but it's not a deal breaker either. Personally I'm a big fan of their beads of rice bracelet, so I'd probably go that way. Great review as always brother!
Thanks as always, Dan! I really need to try their BOR bracelet one of these days. I think the crown is a non-issue if this is your everyday watch and you don’t need to wind it all the time. But for people like us who rotate often, it might get annoying.
All hues are stunning, but the beige is my pick.
If I did not already owned a Sinn 556, and wanted to keep some powder dry to purchase a vintage Smith W10, this is a model I would seriously consider. 🇫🇷
You have great taste! The beige is my second favourite, and I own a Sinn 556 too. Good luck hunting for the vintage Smith W10.
Would love to see that comparison! I'm considering both of these.
You got it! I’m working on that comparison video. It should be out mid-January. 😉
Thank you for another calm, insightful, balanced, well shot and entertaining video 🙏
Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏾
Beautiful, I want one. Good show friend!
Thank you! It’s a stunner for sure, you won’t regret it 😉
I like crown design as I'm not a big fan of crown sticking couple of cm out of the watch and digging into my hand.
But for over 740 euros I'm not sure it will be on my shopping list.
Then you're going to love the recessed crown on this one! Give it a couple of months. You might be able to snag one for a good deal on the secondary market.
Looks great
Got to love that Baltic design language 😍
Waiting for its AliExpress homage, as a good peasant should.
Hahaha, I’d be surprised if we find homages of this on AliExpress.
😂 no doubt.. San martin will release an identical copy for £100..
Good looking watch but that weird looking lugs just not working for me 😢wish they was 2mm shorter with curve 😒
I actually like it! It gives the case profile a cool neo-vintage look, but I get that might not be for everyone.
Does it more comfy than explorer
I wish I had an Explorer to compare that for you haha
I would buy it
You and me both ;)
You always finding gems
Thanks man! Hope to keep them coming.
Lovely watch but to small I a big guy eight inch wrist people come in all sizes why not a baltic watch alot of bigger guys will buy if they can get one in a size they can were like 42 mm
Fair point. More brands should offer their popular models in various sizes, similar to what Christopher Ward does.
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It’s Chinese. Enough said. Uggh.