The BEST affordable DIVE WATCH? | Baltic Aquascaphe Classic

[@gerard8174]

Why are so many people always complaining about micro brands not using a swiss movement. Please explain how a properly regulated Myota 9*** movement is inferior to a SW200-1, for example. I have several Swiss watches with the Selita SW200 and had problems with two of them, while I never had any problem with a Myota. Apart from that, I couldn't agree more, nice review of a beautiful watch. What I especially like about it is how they achieved a very vintage feel and look without copying or "homaging" a specific model, it looks like it was designed half a century ago and still it's very much it's own thing. Thank you for the nice review.

[@ninefortyfour]

Totally agree, personally a Miyota movement is no bad thing at all. The accuracy of this one has been exceptional. I guess people just see it as not being 'swiss' a downside, when in reality they're just as good, reliable and easy to maintain! Plus it allows watches like this to exist for the price point! Thanks for your comment! Much appreciated!

[@Silverman10]

Very good review, you deserve lots more subcribers! i bought this watch yesterday, it’s my first microbrand watch, i’m vintage collector, it looks like a NOS diver, it’s a beauty, very solid watch in all the way, i have it on bracelet, i don’t know the bracelet receive so much ‘hate’ from many, it’s a good bracelet, beautiful and looks very good on this watch, i like the rubber one too, beautiful and softy i didnt try yet, i think would be very comfortable but i saw in pictures on hand didnt look as good as the bracelet, it’s almost invisible when you look at the watch.

[@martinkaplan1805]

I just got the bronze version in black, and I really like it. Always wanted a bronze watch, and this one is a beauty.

[@kronop8884]

I bought mine online in November 2019 when the second batch became available, at the time I was on a catamaran off the coast of Brazil watching flying fish making aerial runs around the boat

[@ninefortyfour]

Sounds like an epic trip! Hope you're still liking the Baltic! Thanks for the comment

[@douglascheesman]

The Grand Central Terminal watch booth in New York City is the Baltic service center for the states. I have drooled over their Baltic’s in the display windows many times on my way home.

[@ninefortyfour]

Thats cool! If you ever decided to buy one you wont be disappointed! Incredible value for money!

[@Youknowwhybudddy]

Thank you for this comment!! I didn’t know about this

[@Rivers_RHR]

Great video, enjoyed the wrist comparisons with the other watches! This watch is definitely on my radar. I nearly pulled the trigger on it but instead got thrown a curve ball with the Clemence Munroe and bought the highland Amber version! 👍🏻

[@ninefortyfour]

Thats a great choice! Both offer great value! If you ever decide to pull the trigger on a baltic you wont be disappointed either! Thanks for the comment!

[@SarahKniveton]

The Baltic looks fantastic and a strong contender as I’m looking for my first mechanical watch 👍 seems good value

[@BillyTheCheeseMonger]

I’d reccomend it or the glycine combat sub.

[@Orangestardust]

I purchased the blue gilt version about 2 years ago. I strongly suggest you get the white lumed version. I thought I would grow to like the faux patina but it never happened. Love the understated blue sunburst dial but the sun bleached bone 🦴 colored lume just rubs me the wrong way. I'd much rather have white lume that I could darken with actual age.

[@michaelg.2028]

Thank you for this video. Where did you get the prices from? On the Baltic website prices start at 690,20 € and 618,80 € respectively.

[@ninefortyfour]

No worries, thanks for the comment! The prices were correct at time of filming, although to be fair it was like eight weeks ago.... ill double check the site and add a pin comment to correct.... damn price hikes!

[@Silverman10]

imagine how much would be in 10 years on the second hand market.

[@alexspink4325]

Doesn’t much impact your thesis on specs to price ratio, but to your opening q, you can go full Seiko prospex diver for £500, rather than Seiko 5. Samurais, turtles and monsters all under the threshold. But please ignore my pedantry 😂 and keep up the good work! 👍

[@ninefortyfour]

Thanks Alex, appreciate your comment! Totally get you, there are many options under £500 (which to some may be way better) We we're just trying to stress that for the money (and build quality) the Baltic is a compelling option! Thanks for the support!

[@alexspink4325]

@@ninefortyfour for sure it is. Didn’t mean to parr off Seiko 5 either. Great watches 🙂

[@darrellzayac3441]

Very well done!

[@ninefortyfour]

Thank you!

[@sgbh8874]

This or the Bulova Mils Ship ?

[@sidmanp]

I'd vote Baltic. They both look good, but the Baltic has a Miyota 9 series movement, vs the Bulova's Miyota 8 series

[@mrhyde6600]

I reached out to this lot to buy this watch. I asked if they did sales or any opportunity to grab it at 5% off the price so I could avoid 15% import fees on my end. They said no. I went elsewhere.