I'm sorry to say that the fake mfr's. mastered that item years ago...Being able to tell the little crown apart from a fake is what it takes. From what I've read and seen on video's the crown that is too perfect is not the real deal.....

I do BUTTTTT....It was stolen a few months ago, I know who stole it and will deal with that soon enough, best part is I found it in a pawn shop (that's how stupid he is) and was able yo buy it back for $150.00. It is a Raymond Weil Parsifal quartz that I purchased probably 30 years ago maybe a few more...for a little over $2k!!!! it has 18k bezel and some middle links like the first 4-5 sets are also 18k and the little piece near the crown. It is very comfortable to wear and I still do from time to time.

Baltic is a nice looking piece but at that price point get it and add to the collection....don't get rid of anything......