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In this video I review the latest Baltany which pays homage to an incredible watch. This brand is improving all the time and looks set to challenge San Martin for AliExpress supremacy.
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[@michaelcozens7537]

The original was designed as a drivers watch. Andrew on Time and Tide discovered that if you wear it on the inside of your wrist and imagine your holding a steering wheel it all makes sense. Cool watch.

[@theloniousmonkiv5982]

Hate to admit but my Baltany 1926 is one of my favorite watches…. It’s just so different from all the other homage watches out there

[@karlsenula9495]

I have that one too and absolutely love it ...

[@sinjinadams2862]

Not my style watch but it looks incredibly well made and finished.

[@ivarskailand1745]

That is awesome! I love Baltany! I wish this watch was smaller and had a bit better case dimentions, aswell as a different crystal that does not warp the dial. Make it smaller and add a plexi crystal and its perfect!

[@brianmsahin]

I do like Baltany watches. The numerals font and the hands on this watch is exactly like my granddads 1938 Swiss Revue pocket watch which is still going strong. I'm very tempted by this one! Thanks Gary!

[@thomashenryirvin]

I read that the original watch was designed to be worn on the underside of the left wrist so the dial was up right when you were holding a steering wheel.

[@WatchWitt]

This is fantastic! The handset looks top notch. Beautiful polishing.

[@chunky6272]

That would be such a good conversation starter

[@cosmonz]

At last! A 1921 homage without a date window 👍

[@AlexanderB.]

The real news here is an AliExpress brand using a Miyota 9 series movement rather than a PT5000. This particular watch design is meant to show you the dial in right orientation while having your left hand on the steering wheel driving a car.

[@andrewd7586]

I love vintage watches & I put this one in my basket last week Gary!😎👍🏼

[@mesteme]

Vacheron American "driver watch" hommage - the orientation is specifically thought for ease of reading while holding the driving wheel

[@motorradmike]

Pretty watch. Just can’t get myself interested in a ChinaWatch, Myota movement notwithstanding.

[@vlcjorge1977]

I've seen a lovely salmon dial on the Baltany store on AliExpress

[@mohsennowruzi1450]

Nice watch! Please keep including watch dimensions in every video so we don'e have to google it separately.

[@ilikewatches]

I’ve always included them, I usually put them in the corner during the wrist shot…small so you may have missed them

[@benjaminvis]

Yes, on the basis of your footage I'm also impressed by the level of finishing on this Baltany. Is it for me? No, not really and I'm also not really into homages in the sense of near copies. The case still looked noticeably chunky to me, but what goes on under the crystal looks good and the Movement I have not hesitations about

[@Shri_V]

What a lovely watch...they could have added some more detail to the dial, maybe some textured elements to make it stand out more but its still lovely the way it is.

[@Celebmacil]

The whole dial has a semi-sparkling crystal-like grain texture, it looks like, plus the applied polished markers give depth and different finishing. But if that looks a bit too flat and bland, maybe the salmon dial would be more to your liking. That version features a small seconds display, and has a really apparent and lovely radial brushing around the full main dial, with a separate circular brushing inset on the sub-register. I honestly think I prefer the salmon dial over the white.

[@Shri_V]

@@Celebmacil do you have a link to the salmon version?

[@jacc88888]

Great looking watch.

[@Mike-In-O-Town]

I'll take mine with a very dressy black leather strap and deployment clasp.

[@atlas9368]

Can anyone confirm the width of the strap at the buckle? Is it 18mm?

[@grinniejax6105]

Baltany seem to really really love watches. I mean only real enthusiasts can understand such lovely details as they do.

[@blackpig52]

Absolutely stunning

[@killpop8255]

Hell! Best placed crown to get smacked off?

[@the5th2000]

This is really nice. On my list now

[@rava2107]

The quality of the dial is obvious with the macro shots and I have to say that it looks as good as any watch costing ten to twenty times the cost of the Baltany. I looked at this watch because I like Vacheron Constantine and especially their 1921 drivers watch, which this is a one to one copy of but Baltany has done the watch justice with the quality of the watch 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MrBacchus18]

Brilliant 😮

[@drebarthelotte5712]

My left hand on my steering wheel is the only reason to clock this dial offset to the degree that is shown. I modded a watch which is 2 1/2 minutes off = to on date wheel. Its perfect when walking and driving so I don't understand what the offset extreme is. I should Thank you all because since you, Jody and the mad nutter is making watches. Things are interesting. I like your watches Gary. As wonderful engineering. James🫡. Keep going and don't stop. Please 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 keep the love. Its flavors you have to create. Watermelon from a nobody brand hit a home run.. Just spend time with.

[@killpop8255]

Not really fair you can't say what the similar looking watch is. Other channels I watch say what watch it's a homage to.

[@TinBin-Craig]

nice watch.... cheers

[@nicholaskoh9046]

Whats ur wrist size

[@jjakiefte2165]

Why don't you wear it as it should be worn on the underside of your wrist? It's a car watch after all

[@caktaylor]

See also the Vacheron-Constantin HISTORIQUES AMERICAN 1921 at a very reasonable $33,400.

[@spavliskojr]

The fact that it holds up to a high magnification video speaks for its quality. Many big name manufacturers aren't this good.

[@thegorn]

Baltany are incredible. I rate them as good at fit and finish and overall quality as San Martin. I think if Baltany homaged popular models from Rolex, Tudor and Seiko, they'd be the darling of AliExpress. They even do the NH38 thing for the dateless 3-handers so no ghost position. No idea what their steel bracelets are like but everything else I've seen of theirs has been fantastic.

[@dankrix3384]

I reckon they must be run by genuine watch lovers, rather than machinists who happen to make watches. So many of their picks for homages are genuinely unattainable and have some historical significance.

[@Sneka97]

Never thought i would see an homage to this watch so I'm very interested and it looks wonderful Shame they didn't use a manual wind movement, it would have made it thinner and closer to the original

[@jjakiefte2165]

You can't please all the people all of the time

[@gordonfreeman9506]

its not everyday watches. No automatic its very good -- watches not fat and its retro style.

[@gordonfreeman9506]

actually its have automatic lol. im blind )

[@keithsphone5712]

Doesn't work if you wear a watch on your right hand wrist

[@paulkukula6541]

Thanks for another great review. I actually have another homage of this watch,which I love. It’s not as good as this Baltany,but I just love it. Money,not being an issue,I would buy the original. We’ll done to Baltany for a great remake.

[@vadominiqueenpunkt6589]

VC Historique American 1921 without small second hand

[@Seantears]

Love the look of this, I know a homage (great choice though) but love the quirky layout of dial and crown and its dressier style. One for my wishlist, yet to experience Baltany but can't wait, given the many postive reviews from yourself, Jody and others. Well done with the rolling specifications of movement and watch, it is so much better to read against the blue. Found it hard to see sometimes on the grey plank background before with white writing. This is much better if your watching your reviews on a TV and you can't see the comments easily to check the specs.

[@nathanaelsmith3553]

Beautiful. Baltany and now Vario both doing canted dials (with their 1918 pilots watch).

[@keysersoze503]

The odd dial angle is off-putting. Looks like a defect.

[@karlsenula9495]

May pick up their 'dirty dozen' in the upcoming sale ... I know it is an oldie but it has been on my list for a while.

[@patrickhannon8126]

An absolute spanker!.

[@michaelforde4373]

I had to send a baltany back at my own expense, misalignment hand no sign of it bieng fixed , or returned.

[@ilikewatches]

Shame, keep chasing them

[@karlsenula9495]

Dial reminds me a bit of the Lobinni and Baltic micro-rotor watches too.

[@antoniocaputo8220]

No shots of you wearing it on the under side of your wrist? But you know what it's homaging. Thanks for the review anyway. I always wanted an affordable homage of this VC watch. And now I know where to get it. And I thought my addiction was over. Obviously not!

[@ilikewatches]

No one’s going to wear it how it was intended I don’t think…I’ve got the other version coming….I’ll show the shots then

[@WATCHingJames]

Thank you for showing this one. This one grabbed my attention as soon as it came out. I’m really keen to get one so was great to see it in more detail.

[@mrstraiban]

This level of finishing and mastery and still copying designs. What a shame.

[@ilikewatches]

It’s what most want from AliExpress watches…original designs sell in low numbers sadly

[@stevemoon2136]

Not my style but yeah, screams quality does this one.

[@1SaG]

These Chinese watches just keep getting better and better. The quality of the finish and the overall "cleanliness" of the dial and hands, even under magnification, is very impressive. Not too sure that completely "stock" Miyota warrants the inclusion of a see-through case-back, but then again: This isn't my kind of watch anyway, so what do I know? :)

[@boujtonboul]

Getting a Baltany is growing in me. Thanks for the review.

[@yambo59]

I too have been impressed of late with certain straps from Ali Express - BUT not a single one is ever long enough to fit my 8+ inch wrist, ive got a pile of decent straps I cant use because of this, if theyre selling in America THE STRAPS SHOULD BE LONGER, we dont all have tiny asian or otherwise small wrists. Many times I decline to buy a watch I like because I know it means I have to add the cost of a dam NATO band as its the only thing that fits. You would think after all these decades there would at least be longer straps especially on some of the more expensive models-??!! Anyone listening-??!!!

[@adk7962]

Definitely not a design I’m interested in, but it’s a stunning watch. Thanks for the great review!

[@STW1964]

I have always loved the V.C. original..... but 38mm doesn't work for me..... Aarrgghhh

[@fredoakes7441]

38mm is no go for my 8.5" wrist

[@YouTube_is_full_of_trolls]

I'm really looking forward to 11.11 for my first "Chinese" watch (Even though I'm pretty sure my tissots are partially Chinese 😅)

[@adamg5780]

If folks are looking for a good D12 ww2 style watch, Baltany sells models in Quartz and Automatic. I picked up the D12 Quartz for 99 usd and it's my favorite watch. I always get compliments on it, the finish is soo crisp and the domed sapphire is gorgeous. Baltany is legit.

[@elgatto3133]

Hmm, I may just bite the bullet. I've had a driver's watch itch for a while, and the Vostok I bought to fill the itch was defective. I did repair it, but in the process I scratched the bloody dial. Normally I would replace it, but doing business with Russia is difficult at the moment. The st17 version of this may well be the thing I was waiting for.

[@philryan7254]

Hi there, never heard of these before but it looks very interesting. Cheers Phil from Newark

[@XjohnjohnX88]

This is not for me, not my style. But what an incredible watch! It's stunning!

[@josephmatos9348]

I've got two Baltany and love them both. The quality is outstanding for what you pay. I've been seeing a lot of companies offer miyota highbeat for upwards of $500+, and no mention of hardened case. It's getting ridiculous with some of these watch companies.

[@jeremiahjohnson8343]

Baltany has dropped quite a few new models in the past month or so. They all look pretty good, but I wish they would drop the VK64 movement in their chronos.

[@chrispekel5709]

And use what?

[@jeremiahjohnson8343]

@@chrispekel5709 One of the other VK movements like the VK61 or VK63 would be better. Baltany also just dropped another chrono using the 6S21. A regular quartz movement makes more sense rather than having the chrono counter sweep.

[@Celebmacil]

@@jeremiahjohnson8343 I agree about the VK64 not being a great option for a chronograph movement. The lack of a functioning running seconds hand is a pretty big drawback, and sort of renders moot most of the appeal of the mecaquartz system. That aside, the S5054 rotating bezel quick reset chronograph using the 6S21 looks absolutely amazing, and that rotating fluted bezel sets it apart from basically every other field chronograph on AliExpress (and pretty much anywhere else for that matter). I'll certainly be picking one up with the tropical brown dial the second it goes on sale, since I was pretty "meh" about the plethora of other field chronograph offerings from Baltany and other vendors, all too much the same.

[@boomshanka8743]

Baltany should have added curved strap pins. I still want one though.

[@UltraLab157]

Excellent stuff, I really like what baltany are doing. 👍

[@tdugong]

Time to scratch the itch for a Vacheron Constantine American 1921. Very nice indeed for Baltany.

[@Andrew-J316]

Nice review thanks! You are right, it's not a watch I would go look for or buy but thanks for introducing us to it!

[@sakinney3]

my other comment (and don't hate me) is that this watch wouldn't work well for me because I'm left-handed and wear my watch on my right wrist. It is still a beautiful watch.

[@grahamliggat7193]

Lots to like but … those tilted dials are a bugger for those of us who wear our watch on our right hands! Never yet seen one tilted the other way.

[@simonadkins9929]

It’s a clone of a Vacheron Constatantine £36.000 tho

[@RS-pz2yb]

First time seeing this design and bsolutely love it, will perhaps pick one up in future. Cheers Gary

[@larx4074]

Gorgeous dial, if only it was in the conventional position, it would be a deffo purchase.

[@rawz05]

I know you love the strap, but can it be removed? Lugs appear fixed almost.

[@slaphead2965]

The perfect watch for the drunkard or stoner in your life! ❤️🤪❤️

[@sakinney3]

I do like this one a lot. I got their California - sandwich dial watch and really really like that one.

[@IgnoresTrolls]

I bought the baltany 1926, if i hadnt i'd be all over this.

[@canadianwatchmonkey3992]

This watch is sooooooooo good!!

[@jackknightsbridge5232]

Given that the numerals are silver, does it impact legibility?

[@looseunit1615]

Looks like the type of watch that you would wear on the inside of your wrist.

[@dannymurzea]

The orientation is supposed to be for when you are driving and your hands are on the steering wheel

[@Firenmage433]

Only Chinese watch in my humble collection is Baltany!

[@johnmonachelli5256]

Vacheron 1921 historique champagne taste

[@henrylee8510]

I had a Baltany, great watch. Decided to slim down my collection.

[@Miginath]

So glad to see your review on this watch. This is on my hot list.

[@neli5p]

38.2mm .... Nice ladies watch.

[@Styla78]

Got a neck spasm watching this video.

[@jamesrosenkrantz180]

Purchased my first Baltany earlier this year, absolutely love it.

[@a3l0e0x3]

Hope they will release it in the 36.5mm size

[@persieprince9345]

Its a bold design but stunning watch

[@hellper198]

I wish they had an anonymous dial option.

[@aryehh7128]

how would it look on a black leather strap?

[@chunkhenderson1878]

Never been into Baltany but I love this.

[@reesebroekhoven3962]

Ohhh nice im am getting i love the VC 1921

[@gordonfreeman9506]

chic, swank style )

[@Chris-de2qc]

Is the h silent in homage?

[@noobfl]

before i clicked on the video, i know, you must talking about Baltany.. this brand is just outstanding!

[@ilikewatches]

Lol….yup

[@telebum1]

can you review the one with the seconds wheel as well?! i am waiting dec4 for the vario pilot. saw this one and loved it too. nice homage to vc ah 1921

[@ilikewatches]

I’ll try

[@richarddsmarais3865]

Very good looking dress watch from Baltany and original design too! Impressive! Cheers

[@simonadkins9929]

It’s a clone of a Vacheron Constantine

[@monologic4806]

Very cool.

[@gorillasinthewrist]

Bought 4. Baltany this year but this may be the cream of the crop. I am a massive fan of the original and would never buy one, but this I would. Great review

[@RedWolfRedWolfRedWolf]

Nice one gazza.