A Modern "Tropic" explorer 36 - Baltany S4066

[@kobusvanrensburg4092]

I think it's safe to say that Baltany now own the best vintage homage space.

[@tresconik]

To watch companies and other watch reviewers: I am very hesitant to buy a watch if this guy has not reviewed it. Too few people show what the watch looks like on the wrist, on different straps, how reflective the crystal is, a proper lume comparison, and enough of the watch.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@tresconik 🤣. Thanks man! I just reviewed watches the way I would want to see them reviewed...no fluff, no click bait, just the watch

[@TheGrenadier97]

Something i noticed is that some people somehow ignore that this Baltany homages the Explorers, not post-1989 modern references with applied indexes (some of which are bizarrely not lumed). Printed, non-white and non-glossy dials (although some references had them) are normal things for a vintage Explorer.

[@TheGrenadier97]

I have the black version. The vintage Explorer is well done, dimensions are perfect and the feeling of quality is there. Three things i would change are a thinner bezel, a less darker tone of khaki in the dial (i hate the term "faux patina" - no one is deceiving anyone) and a fourth hole on the clasp, as long as the closed length isn't increased. Overall Baltany is doing homages in the true sense of the word, and i will definitely get more of them.

[@adk7962]

This is hands down the one I would get if I were to get an Explorer Homage. I personally would love to see it without Mercedes Hands. Thanks for the great review!

[@Paul-yu4yo]

Yes, maybe some arrow or simpler hands, but like the design in general even with the merc hands

[@jwags24]

Listen, I’m a huge fan of your reviews but… that mustard strap has GOT TO GO! lol

[@EscapeWheel]

😂 never!

[@sharpe8888]

Col Mustard did it in the study with a candlestick

[@Mystery_Man84]

Nice piece however Octopus Kraken makes a better more realistic looking Explorer & I own it

[@EscapeWheel]

@@Mystery_Man84 all comes down to the design you want. Modern explorer, absolutely, O.K or Cronos, but neither offer the printed dials with domed crystal 🤷

[@GalorOffroad]

It's an absolute beauty ! If I didn't already have a "vintage" Seiko with a similar shape, I would definitely have bought one of these Baltanys 🤩

[@Kevinjimtheone]

I want this exact watch with pretty much any other hands. I simply can't stand Mercedes hands.

[@maxfaberg128]

The wave on the timegrapher comes from the 0,9ms beat error, which is quite high for a new movement. Maybe just needs a bit of regulation. That's definitely too high. A high beat error accelerates wearout to the moving parts.

[@lefroy1]

So much better without the sunburst.

[@EscapeWheel]

@@lefroy1 see, I like em' both. Tough call for me

[@stonerat1]

I think I prefer the version with the applied indices

[@MyChannel-om3gg]

Awesome! Would you consider reviewing the Octopus Kraken 36mm Explorer?

[@EscapeWheel]

@@MyChannel-om3gg I will consider it, yes. It looks fantastic.

[@tactofu]

I was lucky to get in on one of the Smiths Everest drops. If I hadn't, this would be my pick.

[@Avaddon911]

If they used anything other than that Mercedes hour hand I’d be all over it

[@sage9743]

Like the Smith’s PRS 47.

[@RicardoValdes-r6w]

With a 39 mm case and brushed stainless steel case would be a home run but not in a 36 mm with a scratch magnet polished case sides.. Thank you for your great channel.

[@JodyGaamez]

My favorite 2024 is the Prospex Limited Edition 1965 Recreation European Exclusive in Gradation Island Blue. The dial is stunning and the contrast when on a white strap is to die for. I will get my hands on one from amzwatch

[@RabbitWatchShop]

Fixed bezel sports non-dive watches make me snooze. If divers didn’t exist, I’d probably just wear a smartwatch 😂

[@RaviderBourne]

I bought this popular video watch from MAMACOO , which was originally priced at a few thousand dollars, but now it's only $380! It's really suitable to pick up feces!

[@boomshanka8743]

I would love them to make this with a California dial, though I realize they aren't everyone's cup of tea.

[@samnova450]

Thanks for the review. Yeah for I have large wrist of 8.5 inches in diameter. I wear 38-45mm watches.

[@carlocauton3678]

what diff between this and s4056

[@EscapeWheel]

@@carlocauton3678 same case and bracelet, just a different dial.

[@davidsherrick898]

If i didn't have the Cronos version... its definitely a nice piece!

[@igorico]

did you experienced any difficulty changing straps? I had a really hard time trying to remove the bracelet

[@trevornelsonmd]

Same here - Finally had success with a tiny spring bar removal tool.

[@SunsetSheen]

Wish Baltany made all these awesome watches in non fauxtina versions. The only thing stopping from pulling the trigger.

[@TheGrenadier97]

The original watches back in the day had a light cream, "off white" colour, not fully white. That was the lume in the 60s. I think the correct upgrade would be to make the beige less dark.