Baltic Hermétique Tourer review
I saw the Instagram posts about Baltic's new everyday watch and it did pique my attention but I was leery about importing a watch from the EU, as I have no idea how the taxes will work out (hence why I didn't buy a CW or Farer. UK taxes, urghh.)
Then I saw that a local watch store is carrying Baltic as a brand and they have the Hermétique (actually at the time of purchase more like will have as I bought one pre-order). Decided why not and here we are.
Let's talk about the watch. I love the thinness, its size, shapely lugs and the dial colour and layout. Superb. Bought Baltic's flat link bracelet in case I want to dress it up.
The cons, I have only two things that I wish Baltic changed. It can be a bitch to wind the watch. If you noticed, the Hermétique's crown is recessed into the watch. Makes the line clean and symmetrical but I wish they had figured out a way to make it easier to wind instead of doing the Seiko shuffle or putting it on on a winder.
The second thing is just my gripe but I wish the rubber strap it comes with is a bit longer. I have a 18cm wrist and I was only left with 2 adjustment holes on the strap. As someone whose wrist suffer from gout flareups 2 adjustment holes is just not enough.
So, final words? Awesome watch with a crown that's a bitch to wind and a strap that is genuinely nice (supple as heck) but can be limiting for those with larger wrist sizes. In short, it's French alright. There's always something to gripe about.
Edit: sorry, I got bit by the idiot bug. Should've put this on the review section, not the NWA section, I already did that a week ago! My bad, my bad.
Baltic Hermétique Tourer review
Yes
No
- Thin, light and manageable lug to lug length
- Very legible dial
- Good lume
- A bitch to wind the movement because of recessed crown
- Short straps might be a turn off for those with wrist larger than 7 inches
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Great concise and informative review! Is the dial and it's applied markers as great in person as in pics? How is the lume?
Great concise and informative review! Is the dial and it's applied markers as great in person as in pics? How is the lume?
See for yourself.
Very cool watch. I like the design of the recessed crown but yeah just assumed it would be difficult to wind or set time. Still very nice.
How is the dial color in-person. I've seen some pictures where the green covers across a bit flat (personally, I would choose the green, too), whereas the blue really looks like it pops in Bruce Williams' review. What has your experience been?
How is the dial color in-person. I've seen some pictures where the green covers across a bit flat (personally, I would choose the green, too), whereas the blue really looks like it pops in Bruce Williams' review. What has your experience been?
Hence why I picked the colour. Like you said, it can look a bit flat which helps me to wear it as an everyday watch. If I want to dress it up, the bling on the bracelet is enough to elevate the whole package.
You bought yours from RedArmy Watches too didn't you? I just got a Baltic white glacier from them too
You bought yours from RedArmy Watches too didn't you? I just got a Baltic white glacier from them too
Exactly. Best to avoid unnecessary import duties or what not.