Introducing The Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze Brown Gradient Dial

Created in 2017 by Frenchman Etienne Malec, Baltic has grown from a micro-brand to a now moderately prolific watchmaking firm, specialising in accessible, vintage-inspired watches. Lately, we’ve seen a powerful rise in reputation, with the launch of the Calatrava-styled MR01 mannequin and new higher-end computerized chronographs. Right this moment, the model returns to its roots with a brand new version of its traditional diver, the Aquascaphe, which is now offered in a heat, retro-styled mixture of bronze and brown. 

Should you’ve been following the model, you must know that the Baltic Aquascaphe was the second step within the improvement of the model, following the inaugural assortment launched through a Kickstarted marketing campaign. First offered in metal with a black or a blue dial, this was the model’s imaginative and prescient of a traditional dive watch, with typical Nineteen Sixties traits, an computerized motion inside and an inexpensive price ticket. Then got here a number of evolutions, such because the beefier Titanium model, or the GMT Aquascaphe. However the model additionally performed with supplies… In Might 2020, Baltic launched a bronze version of the traditional Aquascaphe, paired with a blue dial. In October 2020, it was time for a black dial model of the Aquascaphe Bronze.

Quick ahead to April 2023, and Baltic seems to be again at this cornerstone assortment, and brings a brand new version of its bronze diver. However this time, there have been a number of adjustments to the idea, with a mannequin that differs from the black and blue editions of the bronze watch. The bottom stays equivalent, with a CuAl8 (copper-aluminium alloy) bronze case with good proportions; 39mm in diameter, 12mm in thickness and 47mm lug-to-lug. Distinctive to the bronze editions, the screw-down crown is protected by lateral guards, giving this in any other case very vintage-inspired mannequin a little bit of ruggedness. Specs are traditional, with a screwed metal again, an ultra-domed sapphire crystal on prime and a 200m water-resistance.

In comparison with the blue and black editions of the Aquascaphe Bronze, the primary replace comes from the bezel. The insert is now manufactured from sapphire crystal, with a luminous 60-minute diving scale printed on its inside face – the earlier bronze watches had a metallic insert, whereas the sapphire insert was reserved for the metal editions. The opposite replace comes from the dial, which isn’t solely coming with a cool brown color but in addition with a gradient impact. Markers, numerals and fingers are all executed in beige-toned SLN, and the tracks and logos are utilizing a gilt model. And since Malec loves classic watches, he has stored a no-date show.

Contained in the case is a traditional Japanese motion, the Miyota 9039. This computerized calibre runs at a 4Hz frequency and shops a good 42h energy reserve. The brand new brown version of the Aquascaphe Bronze is worn on a black tropic-style rubber strap, closed by a bronze pin buckle – once more, for a cool retro look.

Availability & Worth

The Baltic Aquascaphe Bronze Brown is launched as a part of the everlasting assortment. It’s now out there for orders, with deliveries on the finish of April 2023. It’s priced at EUR 625 (excl. taxes) or EUR 750 (incl. 20% VAT), the identical value as earlier bronze editions. For extra particulars and orders, please go to baltic-watches.com.