My first Baltic - Trickmpax Reverse Panda, been an absolute joy on my wrist!

Hello, I am new to watchcrunch and here’s hoping I get to learn more about watches and connect with other enthusiasts.

I used to think Chronographs are too busy, but I had a lot of fun turning the bezels on my Tag Heuer Aquaracer, and I started craving for the chronograph funcionality in my watch.

I was specifically looking for 1) automatic movement; 2) 12-hr or at least 10-hr tracking ability; 3) numerical dial because all my other watches had none; and 4) I wanted to find a lesser known brand watch that doesn’t cost a fortune.

After few months of eye shopping, I almost went for a Speedy, but then I noticed the Baltic Tricompax.

I ordered both panda and reverse panda to compare in person, and I personally enjoyed the reverse panada much more for its legibility & stern look. I have yet to receive my refund, but Baltic has been helpful and supportive of my return throughout the process.

Panda is absolutely beautiful too, but I had to look closely to read the time passed in sub-dials. I love the numerical 12, how the dial hands are different color in the sub-dial, and overall see a better harmony going back and forth between black and ivory color.

I use my chronograph function for few things. 1) When I start working, so I know when to stop (~8 hrs). And also to take a break after 3-4 hrs into working. 2) When I leave work, I turn it on and 2-3 hours after working if I’m still thinking about work, I tell myself to get back to my personal life. 3) I have a newborn baby. So when we start feeding or when the baby goes to sleep. I turn it on, and I don’t have to remember anything but to look back on my watch. I also love the second-dials moving together when the chronograph is on. The watch strap might feel a bit light & flimsy and I did too when I first got the watch, but it’s a great wearing experience and I haven’t been bothered at all by the metal strap.

My wife and I visited France for our honeymoon, and Baltic being a French brand also helps me remind myself of the good days & the loving husband I was during the trip. I also ordered the watch online 1 day before my son was born, and I plan to pass down the watch to my son when he goes to high school.

Any thoughts or reactions? 😄

What do you guys use your chronograph for?