Community Stories

Baltic Tri Compax Unboxing

Larry S
Posts
12,911
Likes
51,617
After a nine month wait, I picked up the box at DHL this morning. I added one link, very easy. Overall the watch is everything I hoped it would be. I’m very pleased.
IMG_8816.jpeg IMG_8817.jpeg IMG_8818.jpeg IMG_8819.jpeg IMG_8820.jpeg IMG_8822.jpeg IMG_8823.jpeg IMG_8824.jpeg IMG_8826.jpeg IMG_8827.jpeg IMG_8830.jpeg IMG_8829.jpeg
Edited:
 
DrmexicoII
Posts
606
Likes
909
Lovely! I think these are really very attractive. Why the long wait?
 
Joe_A
Posts
514
Likes
3,160
Handsome watch, Larry; wear it in good health.

13.5mm height including crystal; 11 mm sans crystal seems to wear well.

I once bought a William L. chronograph similar, but it came in with a 16.7 mm height. I learned the hard way to be sure and consider the height as well as the other more obvious parameters which affect how a watch wears.

Cheers,

Joe
 
Larry S
Posts
12,911
Likes
51,617
DrmexicoII DrmexicoII
Lovely! I think these are really very attractive. Why the long wait?
Baltic works this way with new models. You pre-order within a specific time frame. My assumption is that as a small company, they gain economies of scale this way.
 
Larry S
Posts
12,911
Likes
51,617
Joe_A Joe_A
Handsome watch, Larry; wear it in good health.

13.5mm height including crystal; 11 mm sans crystal seems to wear well.

I once bought a William L. chronograph similar, but it came in with a 16.7 mm height. I learned the hard way to be sure and consider the height as well as the other more obvious parameters which affect how a watch wears.

Cheers,

Joe
Indeed it wears well. My custom RGM 455 with V7753 is also 38mm but at 13.9mm tall its a bit chunky.
 
blufinz52
Posts
2,999
Likes
7,869
That's a great looking watch, congrats. I was on their site today looking at the HMS 002, with sector dial. Very reasonably priced.
 
noelekal
Posts
5,866
Likes
42,407
Fun thread Larry! You mentioned that this was coming so I was anticipating a thread.

I'm liking the styling of any Balric I've seen featured on the Forum by members and your new chronograph does not disappoint.

The Forum has a lot to answer for the way it persists in cranking up my "wanter button."

You are no help at all in turning it back down by posting your new arrival.
 
Dsloan
Posts
3,122
Likes
20,475
Nice! I now really regret not getting the LE version that came with the stopwatches.
 
FCA
Posts
112
Likes
1,014
Congratulation with your good looking new chrono.
I was looking at the brand when I searched for a new dive watch for holiday use.
I think they produce some attractive watches to a fair price.
 
Larry S
Posts
12,911
Likes
51,617
noelekal noelekal
Fun thread Larry! You mentioned that this was coming so I was anticipating a thread.

I'm liking the styling of any Balric I've seen featured on the Forum by members and your new chronograph does not disappoint.

The Forum has a lot to answer for the way it persists in cranking up my "wanter button."

You are no help at all in turning it back down by posting your new arrival.
😗 ….Most of my collection is the result of too much enabling time spent on OF. I’ve got a hard stop on acquisitions and a resolve to sell. This watch scratches the Nina and Newman itch without breaking the bank. I could not resist.
 
Larry S
Posts
12,911
Likes
51,617
FCA FCA
Congratulation with your good looking new chrono.
I was looking at the brand when I searched for a new dive watch for holiday use.
I think they produce some attractive watches to a fair price.
You really can’t go wrong with the Aquascaphe line.
 
Walrus
Posts
9,739
Likes
46,380
Really like them. she’s a looker enjoy. I’ll get around to buying one. way too many watches and not enough. Weird
 
FCA
Posts
112
Likes
1,014
Larry S Larry S
You really can’t go wrong with the Aquascaphe line.

I was pretty close to go with the Aquascaphe titanium.
Ended up with the new Tornek Rayville 660... to scratch my itch 😉
 
eugeneandresson
Posts
5,033
Likes
15,458
When i look at these, they look fabulous…but then i get stuck at ‘panda or reverse panda’ … i know, silly right … how did you choose without seeing in the flesh?
 
Larry S
Posts
12,911
Likes
51,617
eugeneandresson eugeneandresson
When i look at these, they look fabulous…but then i get stuck at ‘panda or reverse panda’ … i know, silly right … how did you choose without seeing in the flesh?
Well, it was a bit of a challenge for sure. I already own a Reverse Panda Gallet Pilot. I sold my reverse panda Wakmann Triple last year as I just wasn’t that into it. This is my fifth Baltic and I trust them when it comes to finishing and quality. What I like about the “panda dial” is the “Newman Daytona ” / UG Sports Compax Vibe as I’ve said previously. I’m pretty sure a fair number of the initial buyers ordered both.
Edited:
 
Sign up or log in to reply...

Similar threads

Larry S

Baltic Tri Compax Owners - Check your flat link bracelets….

Larry S Other Watch Brands Forum
Ron_W
Ron_W
Posts
8
Views
757
FCA

Tornek Rayville 660 unboxing

FCA Other Watch Brands Forum
FCA
FCA
Posts
21
Views
3K
banders

Irregular Features on Early-Mid 40s Tri Compax Dials

banders Universal Genève Watches
banders
banders
Posts
5
Views
883
Drawrof

UG tri-compax 222100-1 vs. 222100-2

Drawrof Universal Genève Watches
Larry S
Larry S
Posts
15
Views
963
Omegafanman

Furlan Marri Nero Sabbia mecaquartz unboxing

Omegafanman Open Discussion
Omegafanman
Omegafanman
Posts
1
Views
3K
O

Jones Horan Tri Compax

oceanica Universal Genève Watches
O
oceanica
Posts
21
Views
3K