HANDS-ON: Why the new Baltic Bicompax 003 Salmon hardly left my wrist

There’s not much left to say about Baltic that hasn’t been said across the watchverse, but here’s a quick round-up if you’ve been hiding under a horological rock since 2017. Etienne Malec, a long-term watch fan and inheritee of his father’s enviable collection, launched Baltic with two collections – the HMS and Bicompax – inspired … Continued

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5 of the best bi-compax chronographs of 2023

There’s a particular charm that bicompax chronographs exude – the two opposing, symmetrical sub-dials giving the watch an unmistakeable charm. To a watch nerd like myself, the birth and changing of the bicompax nomenclature is just as fascinating as some of the pieces that fall under the category – I’ve written an article about it, … Continued

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5 of the best bicompax chronographs of 2023

There’s a particular charm that bicompax chronographs exude – the two opposing, symmetrical sub-dials giving the watch an unmistakeable charm. To a watch nerd like myself, the birth and changing of the bicompax nomenclature is just as fascinating as some of the pieces that fall under the category – I’ve written an article about it, … Continued

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5 of the best watches under $1,000 in 2023

Despite what the Lambo steering wheels bedecked with Richard Milles might suggest, the best thing about watches is that there is value to be had at any price point. This is even more relevant now, in the year of our lord 2023, when $1,000 simply doesn’t get you as much watch as it did before … Continued

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Buying Guide – A Selection Of Sub-40mm Watches For All Walks Of Life

They say big things can come in small packages, and in watchmaking, it was long a case of ‘bigger is better’. Over the past few years, however, we’ve seen a shift in the industry towards more sensible and compact dimensions, which is a good thing if we’re honest. And since preferred sizes and proportions are […]

Hands-on – The Retro-cool Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze With Brown Gradient Dial

Dive watches are the go-to accessory for fun in the sun and the most robust and reliable companion for outdoor sports. Continuing our coverage of watches with solid content and budget prices, we will take a closer look at the latest Aquascaphe diver from the French independent brand Baltic, founded by Etienne Malec. Equipped with […]

Borna’s 5 favourite Only Watch 2023 lots

There are those rare times when the watch industry seemingly comes together to do something great, causing even the most devoted online trolls to retreat beneath their virtual bridges and save us from their dubious wisdom. One such occasion is the Only Watch charity auction, running since 2005 and created to benefit those affected by … Continued

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Hands-on – The New Baltic HMS 003 & Bicompax 003 are Smaller but Bolder

While it seems to be well established now, we have to remember that Baltic only appeared on the watchmaking scene in 2017. The brainchild of watch and car enthusiast Etienne Malec, a Frenchman whose passion for vintage chronographs was transmitted by his father, the brand is one of the most impressive success stories in recent […]

Introducing – The Baltic HMS 003 & Bicompax 003, With Reduced 36.5mm Cases

It wasn’t that long ago that Baltic, a boutique watch brand established in France and created by Etienne Malec, launched its first collection. Since 2017 and the inaugural Kickstarter campaign, the brand has grown quite a bit (to say the least) and now offers a solid collection of vintage-inspired watches. But the watches that started […]

Buying Guide – Six Titanium Watches For People Shopping On A Smaller Budget

Just last week we showed you six high-end watches that utilised all the benefits of titanium; lightweight, a tactile feel, robust and hypoallergenic. While all that is fine, the most affordable watch on that list cost CHF 7,700 and the most expensive one has a price that’s on request which needs little explaining in this […]

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