The new Baltic Hermetique

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Spruce

·Oct 10, 2023·Sunburst dial fan

Just received an email from Baltic and I have to say that it looks nice.

That said, it very much reminds me of the 1960/70s Seikos, particularly the Seikomatic and the Skyliner, and the hidden crown of the 7625 movement.

 

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kohster

·Oct 10, 2023

The hidden crown effect is very cool. I'd pick blue I think.

 

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wagudc

·Oct 10, 2023

Looks nice on their bracelet:

 

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Nupero

·Oct 10, 2023

I wish the brown dial was darker and had sunburst finish, like the new King Seiko. That matte dial makes the watch look cheap...

 

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Fallout Boy

·Oct 10, 2023

Nice classic watches for this price-range 👍 top!

 

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Larry S

·Oct 10, 2023·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

I’d go with Blue on that very comfortable and well made bracelet. Gotta get some vintage watches out of the bank before I buy another Baltic. This is terrific.

 

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kohster

·Oct 10, 2023

The beads of rice bracelet looks nice, but IMO it might be a little too fancy for the watch. I think the flat link bracelet looks nice.

 

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Larry S

·Oct 10, 2023·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

kohster

The beads of rice bracelet looks nice, but IMO it might be a little too fancy for the watch. I think the flat link bracelet looks nice.

I have the flat link on my Tri Compax , it’s fantastic.

 

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CBM1590

·Oct 10, 2023

Blue with the flat link. Beauty!

 

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watchem

·Oct 15, 2023

It is nice but I don’t like the movement used.

 

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kohster

·Oct 15, 2023

watchem

It is nice but I don’t like the movement used.

What are the issues with the movement? I have no position myself; just curious.

 

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Larry S

·Oct 15, 2023·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

watchem

It is nice but I don’t like the movement used.

So how would you choose the movement and still hit the price point? 😗

 

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noelekal

·Oct 15, 2023·Home For Wayward Watches

Wow Spruce!

Just found this. That is attractive. I've yet to see a Baltic that had unappealing styling. Some sort of Baltic is bound to show up here.

 

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watchem

·Oct 15, 2023

kohster

What are the issues with the movement? I have no position myself; just curious.

Simply tired of all of these watches with basically disposable movements (more cost effective)

 

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noelekal

·Oct 15, 2023·Home For Wayward Watches

Are the movements considered disposable?

I've not had heard of this before and several Forum members here have them.

 

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redpcar

·Oct 15, 2023

noelekal

Are the movements considered disposable?

I've not had heard of this before and several Forum members here have them.

I think the meaning is that they are less expensive to replace than repair?

 

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kohster

·Oct 16, 2023

wow I didn't know they were that inexpensive. But yeah at that price I would think it's not even worth the watchmaker's time to attempt a full service even if the customer really wants to keep the watch as original as possible.

 

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wagudc

·Oct 21, 2023

redpcar

I think the meaning is that they are less expensive to replace than repair?

Not speaking for Baltic, but some of these microbrands have very limited service. I had a watch with a nice Swiss movement that was not keeping time. When I sent it back on warranty the did a total movement swap. It made me rethink the whole modern low cost (< $1000) mechanical watch thing.

 

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kohster

·Oct 21, 2023

Oh from the microbrand's perspective I would think it's never worth the effort to try to repair a movement that comes in under warranty. And I have no real data/experience but I wonder how much out of warranty service many of them even do as an option. That would be interesting to learn about.

 

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hiddevdl

·Oct 26, 2023

watchem

Simply tired of all of these watches with basically disposable movements (more cost effective)

I would agree... What is the point of the watch being mechanical if the movement is that inexpensive? At that price point the movement will probably be very inaccurate and poorly adjusted. I like the design of the new Baltic Hermetique, but I really think Baltic missed it with their 'disposable' movements. Especially considering the €745 the watch costs within the EU with the flat link bracelet (tax included), I would have expected more of its movement than the Miyota 9039 which costs even less than $75 for Baltic.