I’m pretty sure it was on a PAM312 right after I’d bought a PAM that didn’t have one. I remember when I saw my first pancake dial. My daily wearers always have it, or at least I notice when they do not. I know it’s not a popular opinion, but my day job requires me to check the date somewhat frequently. I will say, however, give me a date - I always prefer a date on watches like this. In my experience, they keep better time than the -10s – +30s per day that’s considered in-spec for these movements. I’ve had the opportunity to use the Miyota 90XX series movements several times in the past, and apart from a “wind-up-toy” feeling winding action, they’ve always performed well. The Miyota 9039 is a 24-jewel, time-only movement that beats along at 28,800 BPH. They simply chose to use a movement that doesn’t have the same eye-catching appeal as something like an ETA. To be exceptionally clear here, I don’t think that Baltic sacrificed any level of function or quality. One of the areas in which the brand chose to do this, I think, was in the selection of which movement to use. This watch costs just under $640 on a rubber strap… So, somewhere, some costs needed to be cut. Now, I spoiled the lead a few sentences up. It’s signed with Baltic’s big “B” set against a matte steel background. My calipers have it at a hair under 7mm, and it’s nicely textured for ease of use. I really appreciate the sizing and styling on the crown as well. Sure, there’s a little play in the action, and perhaps the printing could be improved - but damnit, this is a $640 watch. Based on the price, one wouldn’t think a sapphire/lumed bezel would be possible, yet here it is. The bezel on the Aquascaphe is another area of interest to me. Baltic also opted for a simple and complete brushed finish throughout the 39mm steel case. Those watches are classics and collectible for a reason. The squared-off angular drilled lugs jutting straight out of the case couldn’t signify that more. CaseĪs I stated earlier, the design of the Aquascaphe takes a lot of cues from the skin divers of yesteryear. If you combine the two, then I’m a goner. I opted for the blue version, as I’m a sucker for both a blue dial and a sunburst dial independently. There are three different versions of the Aquascaphe available: black, gilt, and blue gilt. From the case design to the general aesthetic of the dial, it’s apparent where Baltic’s designers drew their inspiration. The overall aesthetic that Baltic adopted on the Aquascaphe is a direct nod to the old skin divers of the 1960s and 1970s. The name is a bit of a tongue-in-cheek reference to the famous, albeit well-covered Bathyscaphe submersible of the 1960s. When I heard the brand was developing a diver, my interest was piqued. These are high-quality, traditional timepieces that focus on affordability. I was first introduced to Baltic Watches when it released its bi-compax chronograph line.
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