Micro Tournament Round 2 Day 1: Baltic Vs. Vaer

It is round two, you know the rules by now. Good luck to both brands.
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Oh boy this is tough. Love them both!

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This was the first round where I didn't have to research the watches/company to make a decision but it also changed my mind about Vaer. Initially, I didn't know what about their watches I did not like. After really looking at them closely, I could see myself owning one. 😀

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IvanRomero

This was the first round where I didn't have to research the watches/company to make a decision but it also changed my mind about Vaer. Initially, I didn't know what about their watches I did not like. After really looking at them closely, I could see myself owning one. 😀

I love the case shape and dial design of my Vaer Pacific but the AR coating situation is dreadful. I just see a sheet of blue every time I wear it and Vaer told me that was normal when I reached out to customer service. Probably wouldn't buy from them again.

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I think Vaer still offers great value and designs. They have a greater range of specs and pricing unlike Baltic who stick to their vintage inspired watches. The Baltic movements are also not the best for the price.

I know Baltic is going to win this one but Vaer is the more universaly appealing choice IMHO.

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Thought that’d be a tough one. Baltic crushed.

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I have to admit I voted for Baltic even though I owned a Bicompax 002 and sold it fairly quickly. I just never bonded with it even though it had a lot going for it. Although I like it's look in the photos and videos, in person, it just didn't make me smile. I think it was due to 2 things. One, I bought it in part because I wanted a column wheel chrono and couldn't afford any of the other except the 1963, which I never have cared for. The second reason was the "gold" hands, they just looked phony to me and they became the only thing I could see. I voted for them in spite of this because I might have done better to buy a different one, I probably would have liked it better. And who said these choices had to be rational anyway?

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I love field watches, so I give this to Vaer. I wish Vaer and Baltic weren't up against each other though. Feels like 2 possible champs are fighting in the early brackets.

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Poll closed for this matchup. Congratulations to Baltic.

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Tough matchup, as Baltic is such a great brand, but thank you to all those who voted for us!