Watch this before you buy the Baltic MR01 Salmon - Best Affordable dress watch?

[@DavidQuinalty]

Great review and video. Refreshing to hear an honest and balanced perspective. And the video quality was excellent.

[@watchillaax]

Thank you!

[@tylerhun87]

07:41 Why not spend a bit more? Then you showcase a 2 times more expensive watch.

[@frankygamaliano7058]

What can I say… FOMO is real and I bought 2 of them, the salmon dial and silver dial. Immediate sold the salmon as it doesn’t match my skin complexion. Kept the silver dial (still have it but seldom wear it). Call me cheap but I still prefer to wear my orient bambino 38 than MR01 for ‘affordable’ dress watch.

[@martyvsseattle9726]

I also have a bambino and I think the build quality of the Japanese movement is a lot better overall. 3 months in to barely wearing the Baltic and the movement broke. Very disappointing but that's the risk you run with Chinese movements... I know they're supposed to have a secondary level of quality control but it's still a gamble. I've had other mechanical Chinese watches last over ten years 0 issues. Still waiting on customer service, would not recommend buying this. Another thing almost all these reviews neglect to mention- you can hear the micro rotor and it just feels and sounds cheap. $500 for a chinese movement and non saphire crystal is just such a rip.

[@TXLogic]

Very high quality production and content. Good luck building your channel. Subscribed.

[@NikolausHirsch]

Nice video Daniel! Really enjoyed the B-Roll just shows your skills as a creator 👏. Keep the cool videos coming!

[@watchillaax]

Thank you Niko!

[@maritimuse9127]

Would love to see that review. I borrowed the MR01 for a while and I agree with you on all points. Very curious to check out Furlan Marri though.

[@watchillaax]

Thank you! I’ll try and get my hands on it for a review ✌🏼😁

[@comeonman7423]

Thanks for the content, Agree with your words this watch was slightly underwhelming when I first put my hands on it in Paris. Definitely a bit too light. I think it’s hard to beat for the money but the next watch on my list is a MAEN Manhattan 37mm, hopefully it’s better.

[@watchillaax]

Thank you! Oh the Manhattan looks very nice, hopefully I get hands on with it soon!

[@sage9743]

I have both the MR01 and the Manhattan 37. I definitively wear the Manhattan more and am considering selling the Baltic.

[@ultramagnus7842]

I like some of the designs that microbrands put out. I think microbrands add more interest to the hobby. However, I often find they are unconvincing in terms of quality. The only microbrand I have ever owned was an Armida A1, which I got for trading my Seiko Caesar Chronograph. I've been tempted many times to give microbrands a try. I think the only ones I would consider now are Christopher Ward and Nomos.

[@watchillaax]

@@ultramagnus7842 You should check out Sphaera Watch Co. 😎✌🏼

[@ultramagnus7842]

@watchillaax I saw a review of one not long ago. I'm not sure if it was on your channel or someone else's. It was the first time I'd heard of the brand. I quite like the design...it looks tough and industrial. It's just a bit overpriced, though, at €1,400 for the hesalite desk diver.

[@domainsshop]

does it scratch easily?

[@maejorgiessinger]

Thank you so much amzwatch for taking us shopping🛍…my wish list just got longer

[@muirmackean6770]

I had a similar experience with my MR01 Salmon-wanted it very badly for 18 months, but when it finally arrived, I quickly realised it wasn’t going to be a keeper. And for much the same reasons as you have outlined here-a bit too blingy/shiny, something just a little cheap about it. There’s a word in English that sums it up perfectly - ‘blousy’. But I still love my 3 other Baltics, I don’t expect them to hit a home run every time…

[@watchillaax]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Another new english word to my Vocabulary :D Thanks

[@kairodumba7924]

Which baltic model should I get for work/formal events. I am getting the Hamilton Khaki Field King Auto for casual wear

[@joaquincarloantonio7996]

I bought a unit in Singapore.. and ended up selling it for a cheap price. It was my first micro brand and I didn't know what to expect. The watch felt cheap on the wrist. The only thing that I liked is the small second hand movement.

[@watchillaax]

Hey! Thanks for sharing your experience! Yeah you get what you pay for in this case.

[@Opnmdjxkxmmff]

They are nice watches . The problem I had was magnetism. The movement is prone to it. At least in my experience.

[@aree93]

I like what the brand is doing design-wise but I'm worried about the quality.. I've read some stories about their movements falling apart (when they use chinese movements)

[@watchillaax]

You get what you pay for! You get a bit more design wise that’s true! I wouldn’t worry much about the movement falling apart though. They are controlled in their workshop in France and for that you have the warranty.

[@VIPAVEL]

Thank you forget review! Could you please tell what a music at the end?

[@miklosdeak8000]

Impressive shots🔥

[@watchillaax]

thank you 🙏🏼

[@starndustone]

Je possède la mr01 depuis un an et même si je ne la porte pas souvent je l'aime encore beaucoup. Elle est unique dans cette gamme de prix et le design est franchement réussi. Effectivement, elle est un peu légère... Mais on lui pardonne. Impossible de la vendre pour le moment.

[@watchillaax]

True! It’s such a great watch for this price no question. I didn’t wear it a lot that is why it had to go. Thank you for stopping by ✌🏼

[@adityapassi5626]

So furlaan Mari is better than?

[@SoCalWatchReviews]

Keep up the great work man 👍🏼

[@TheFrankm3]

I totally agree with you. I love the look of these watches but they feel so cheap. The Chinese movement rattle doesn’t inspire confidence either. It’s a shame as I really do love the design.

[@afin85]

you stop making videos?

[@EngrMoe]

I bought a limited edition Perpetuél release MR01 with eastern arabic numerals, and I wore it less than 10 times. The idea of the watch is amazing but owning it is waste of money.

[@ultramagnus7842]

Yeah, it just seems like dogshit to me and way overhyped.

[@watchillaax]

Well it´s a 500$ watch, but great design!

[@AshleyAlgire]

amzwatch 's watches are worth it！

[@BowlOfSalmon]

enjoyed the review Daniel ... the changes you made are good . felt more natural

[@AMore429]

Timeless design 😂😂😂

[@poloman888]

"Shame on you"?? for not knowing a brand that makes homage watches? 😆

[@watchillaax]

I wouldn´t call them hommage, but vintage inspired

[@johnkidd797]

​@@watchillaax I agree 💯.

[@miguelestevez7922]

You are a bad watch reviewer honestly

[@watchillaax]

@miguelestevez7922 Thanks for the constructive feedback 😁👍🏻

[@ripsapollonia]

#mamacoo Bolsa réplica 1:1 con imagen reflejada, resistente y resistente al desgaste. Me gusta mucho.