Baltic Aquascaphe GMT

[gwells]

https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/balti ... t-hands-on

quick skim and look thru the pics in the article, and i like it. there were things about older baltics i didn't like as much. may have to take a longer look at this later.

The Baltic Aquascaphe GMT. 316L stainless steel case with bi-color sapphire bezel. Water resistance to 100 meters. Soprod C125 movement with GMT function and 42 hours of power reserve. Domed sapphire crystal and engraved caseback. First batch is numbered set of 1,500 pieces. Stainless steel grains-of-rice bracelet with seven micro-adjust positions and an easy-release system. Price: $1,200 on bracelet and $1,105 on tropic style rubber strap

STAINLESS STEEL 316L CASE
BIDIRECTIONAL SAPPHIRE BEZEL
24 CLICK and 24H SCALE
DOUBLE DOMED SAPPHIRE GLASS
BLACK, "GLOSSY" FINISHING DIAL WITH C1 LUMINOVA
39MM (diameter) X 47MM (lug to lug)
LUG WIDTH : 20MM
THICKNESS : 12MM (Glass included)
AUTOMATIC SWISS MOVEMENT SOPROD C125 GMT
SCREW DOWN CROWN
WATER RESISTANCE : 100M (10ATM)

[Ruggs]

The blue/gray one is supposed to land here tomorrow. I’ll post some pics/thoughts when it does.

[Torrid]

I’d love the blue/grey on the BOR bracelet. A lot to like here.

[Ruggs]

Held up in customs for a couple days, but just arrived. Really dig it, feels like a step up in quality from the original Aquascaphe. Some thoughts:

-They sized the bracelet for me, which I didn’t expect but is always a nice touch.
-Also included the Timegrapher stats printout showing it at +2.
-Definitely feels dressy enough for the office whenever that reopens, and should slide right under a cuff.
-I thought the lack of applied indices might not play well, but they’re a very stark white against an awesome glossy black dial. Looks great.
- the bezel action is really nice. It has 24 positions and zero play whatsoever. I’m not sure what the mechanism they used is but it feels great.

Quick pics:



Vid: https://imgur.com/a/xzdxFP9

[Chocodove]

Held up in customs for a couple days, but just arrived. Really dig it, feels like a step up in quality from the original Aquascaphe. Some thoughts:

-They sized the bracelet for me, which I didn’t expect but is always a nice touch.
-Also included the Timegrapher stats printout showing it at +2.
-Definitely feels dressy enough for the office whenever that reopens, and should slide right under a cuff.
-I thought the lack of applied indices might not play well, but they’re a very stark white against an awesome glossy black dial. Looks great.
- the bezel action is really nice. It has 24 positions and zero play whatsoever. I’m not sure what the mechanism they used is but it feels great.

Quick pics:



Vid: https://imgur.com/a/xzdxFP9

That’s a really good looking watch, thanks for the mini review. My only experience with Baltic was handling a few at Windup in maybe 2017 and I liked them at the time. It’s nice to see how far they’ve come.

[gwells]

that looks great. and some really good lume. how long does it last?

[Jeep99dad]

That’s a really good looking watch I like all three versions. The green is interesting.

[r.palace]

That’s a great looking watch. I typically swear off micros but this one is tempting

[Ruggs]

that looks great. and some really good lume. how long does it last?

Wore it last night and had no problems reading it at 5am.

[jimyritz]

Congrats, I dig that one- cool on the bracelet.

[BBK357]

I had a Baltic once. My Dr prescribed me a shampoo to get rid of it. Told me to stay away from easy women and Craigslist m4m listings. Much disappointment.


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[AtomicTom]

Man, these are pretty spectacular to be 100% honest Greg, and Andrew !!
A HUMUNGOUS congratulations to you there by the way Andrew !!!
You know, was thinking how there really isn't much, if anything not to
like, or even love about these beauties. No matter where your eye goes
to on the watch, it's perfection.

Not only is the style take you back, but you get some fantastic looks,
and combinations. Just the crystals, and case-backs alone rock, and
the rest of the watch, or watches are just incredible !

Have to thank you for the ultra cool look Greg, and wish you a GIANT
congrats once again as well Andrew !!! ..THX so much guys !!!

[jeckyll]

Great package, very consistent retro vibe throughout the design.

[Ruggs]

Man, these are pretty spectacular to be 100% honest Greg, and Andrew !!
A HUMUNGOUS congratulations to you there by the way Andrew !!!
You know, was thinking how there really isn't much, if anything not to
like, or even love about these beauties. No matter where your eye goes
to on the watch, it's perfection.

Not only is the style take you back, but you get some fantastic looks,
and combinations. Just the crystals, and case-backs alone rock, and
the rest of the watch, or watches are just incredible !

Have to thank you for the ultra cool look Greg, and wish you a GIANT
congrats once again as well Andrew !!! ..THX so much guys !!!

Thanks Tom

[AtomicTom]

Man, these are pretty spectacular to be 100% honest Greg, and Andrew !!
A HUMUNGOUS congratulations to you there by the way Andrew !!!
You know, was thinking how there really isn't much, if anything not to
like, or even love about these beauties. No matter where your eye goes
to on the watch, it's perfection.

Not only is the style take you back, but you get some fantastic looks,
and combinations. Just the crystals, and case-backs alone rock, and
the rest of the watch, or watches are just incredible !

Have to thank you for the ultra cool look Greg, and wish you a GIANT
congrats once again as well Andrew !!! ..THX so much guys !!!

Thanks Tom

You got it sir !