The New Gold PVD Assortment of Baltic (Incl. Video)

In just a few years, Baltic, a comparatively younger French model, has made a reputation for itself available on the market with its cool but accessible vintage-inspired watches. And whereas Baltic has fairly a whole assortment already, the model has determined to carry one thing new this yr by revisiting three of its most elegant classics with a black-and-gold contact. Ought to we name them the John Participant Specials?  Right here is the Gold PVD assortment of Baltic, with new editions of the MR01, the HMS and the Bicompax. And verify our video above for a dwell take a look at these new releases. 

With the Gold PVD capsule, Baltic strengthens its core assortment. All three watches are primarily based on present and profitable fashions, that are retro-styled, reasonably compact and stylish watches with a twist. Up till now, chrome steel was the one selection accessible for the MR01, the HMS 002 and the Bicompax 002 (these being the earlier technology of this assortment, with a barely bigger case than the brand new 003 fashions). This yr, the model provides gold… however figuring out the model’s common value technique, a PVD coating has been chosen to maintain issues accessible. And to push the refinement and funky issue to the max, these watches have been given contrasting black dials with gold-coloured accents. A classic model that’s heat, elegant and but visually placing. 

The Baltic MR01 Gold PVD

The primary of the three fashions is predicated on the MR01. Impressed by time-only icons of the Forties, such because the Calatrava, this watch made a powerful influence on the time of its launch. Its case is compact and slim, measuring solely 36mm in diameter, about 10mm in thickness and 44mm in size. And it comes with a stepped bezel and an ultra-domed hesalite crystal, typical of the Forties. 

For the event, its metal case has been coated in yellow gold PVD whereas sustaining brushed sides and polished finishings on the lugs and bezel. The opposite evolution issues the dial, and it’s not solely the black color. The good-looking Breguet numerals and the leaf palms are additionally gold-coated. The dial has modified in comparison with the traditional editions, because it’s now shiny with gold-coloured tracks – creating the impact of a classic gilt dial. The Saffiano black strap brings the final touch of class.

One other speaking level of the MR01 is its motion, as it’s powered by an automated micro-rotor engine. Made by the Hangzhou manufacturing facility, and regardless of being an accessible motion, it elevates the watch to a complete totally different degree. Seen via a clear again, it boasts 42 hours of energy reserve. It will likely be accessible in mid-December at EUR 545. 

Fast details: 36mm x 9.9mm – 44mm size – metal case with gold PVD coating – hesalite crystal and see-through again – 30m waterproof – black shiny dial, gold-PVD Breguet numerals and palms, gilt-like printings – Hangzhou CAL5000A micro-rotor automated, 42h energy reserve, 4Hz frequency – black calf leather-based strap – accessible second week of December 2023 – EUR 545 (excl. taxes)

The Baltic HMS 002 and Bicompax 002 Gold PVD

The 2 different watches are a widely known pair and share many of the design components. One is a time-only mannequin, the HMS 002, the opposite is a two-counter chronograph, the Bicompax 002. Each watches have the identical 38mm case with a good-looking stepped profile – once more, an ode to pre-war watches. Created from a single piece of gold PVD-coated chrome steel, these two watches are largely brushed, with polished touches on the crown and pushers and the highest of the bezel. A domed hesalite crystal on high provides a cool retro allure, in addition to a heat contact. Each the HMS and Bicompax are fairly compact on the wrist, with a 47mm lug-to-lug measurement and a peak of 13mm. 

Identical to the primary mannequin we’ve offered, these two watches have a JPS-like black-and-gold dial. And once more, the dial isn’t just a change of color. Sober, a bit Artwork Deco in model, the dials now have a shiny central sector, whereas the constitution ring is brushed. The utilized numerals and the palms are all gold-coloured, and the printed tracks mimic a classic gilt dial. 

Flip the gold PVD Bicompax over, and also you’ll see yet one more cool motion. Made by Seagull, this hand-wound chronograph with a column wheel is modelled after classic Venus structure and participates lots within the attraction of this watch. The gold PVD HMS additionally has a see-through again however is powered by a extra fashionable motion sourced from Japanese maker Miyota. A dependable motion permits a good value but additionally a strong energy reserve of 60 hours.

Contrasting with the gold color of the case and bringing an virtually Tuxedo model, these two fashions are worn on a Saffiano black leather-based strap. The Bicompax mannequin shall be accessible in mid-December at EUR 565 and the HMS model on the finish of January 2024 at EUR 385. 

Fast details – HMS 002: 38mm x 13mm – 47mm size – metal case with gold PVD coating – hesalite crystal and see-through again – 50m waterproof – black shiny and brushed sector dial, gold-PVD utilized markers, numerals and palms, gilt-like printings – Miyota 8315, automated, 3Hz frequency, 60h energy reserve – black calf leather-based strap – accessible finish of January 2024 – EUR 385 (excl. taxes)

Fast details – Bicompax 002: 38mm x 13mm – 47mm size – metal case with gold PVD coating – hesalite crystal and see-through again – 50m waterproof – black shiny and brushed sector dial, gold-PVD utilized markers, numerals and palms, gilt-like printings – Seagull ST1901, hand-wound column-wheel chronograph, 42h energy reserve, 3Hz frequency – accessible second week of December 2023 – EUR 565 (excl. taxes)

Altogether, this new gold PVD assortment by Baltic doesn’t revolutionize the model’s providing, however it provides a extra elegant, dressier product – Tuxedo-style watches at accessible costs. That is your time to lastly get a correct gown watch. For extra particulars, please go to www.baltic-watches.com.