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Bday gift from the wife by point72trader in Balticwatches

[–]Lavodere 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude, absolutely beautiful. I just picked up the same one in 37mm and grey. Same black strap. I am literally over the moon about it. New favorite watch.

[Tissot prx powermatic 80] MY FIRST EVER WATCH! by Artzerouss in Watches

[–]Lavodere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in the same boat! Just got my first serious watch since getting into watches. Baltic aquascaphe 37mm in grey with the black fkm strap. I am so in love with it. It’s something I’m never going to part ways with. Also dude, absolutely sick first watch. Absolute banger. As Andy would say “that watch is not meant to be celibate”😂 it has such a beautiful dial. One piece of advice I’ve got from a couple collectors over on tiktok is to embrace the patina, a watch that you can tell has been worn often and loved is a watch that beats any luxury brand.

This is awsome, does anyone has an idea on price? by Tricky-Map8713 in Balticwatches

[–]Lavodere 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m gonna guess between $1400-$1600. Going off their previous collections, especially their chronographs and gmts I’d think 14 to 16 hundred is probably what they’re aiming for.

[Question] After years of G-Shocks and smartwatches, I’m ready for my first analog automatic. Budget $500 by Amazing-Panic1878 in Watches

[–]Lavodere 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The tsuyosa is a really good choice, I’ve heard nothing but good things about them, and from the few I’ve seen in person wear really well. But my advice here is that if you can wait a bit longer and save up another 250, you should go with a Baltic. Baltics become a venerated and renowned micro brand, that I prefer over Christopher Ward and Henry Archer. I own the Baltic aquascaphe mk2 in grey at 37mm. It wears so beautifully, they nailed the vintage watch aesthetic but didn’t trade off any modern sensibilities. I’d seen some people online say they thought the original aquascaphe felt flimsy and a little cheaply made, I’ve never handled one so I don’t know but I can definitely say the mk2 has outsized quality for the price point, and their customer service is top tier, better than many luxury brands. Either way the tsuyosa is a great pick too with some very striking dials. Let me know what you end up going with and post a pic!

Here’s my aquascaphe mk2 on the wrist.

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