The must-have Macro Loupe for all watch lovers

This little Longines "La Grande Classique" from the 1980s lives up to its name both well and poorly!
Indeed, it's very classic, but it's not large, with its small 33 mm diameter.
And it's precisely these two features that really appeal to me!
Beyond that, it really takes me back in time, with its very 80s/90s look!

Longines "The Great Classic", classy and discreet!

A Japanese watch for less than 300 euros with great specs: a real diver (ISO 6425 (Diver's)), water-resistant to 200m, a very robust movement (8204), easy to maintain and repair.
A historical watch to boot: an Italian Navy watch in the 90s.
In short, the perfect watch for tight budgets!

A robust watch full of history!

Received as a birthday present a year ago, I still love my Baltic Hermétique!
I love its look, which I find both very retro, very field watch from the 1940s and at the same time very current with its very trendy green color from the 2020s!
Another advantage of this watch: its Myota series 9000 mechanism. It is a real tractor, robust and repairable. In addition, it is a 4 hertz movement, which makes the second (almost) slippery, which was one of my purchase criteria!

The Baltic Hermétique: so retro and so current

With its vintage look from the 70s/80s, this Seiko 5 SNXS takes me back in time!
Its price is also very reasonable, around 150 euros and its mechanism, the famous 7S26, is a tractor that lasts over time!
In short, this watch is a sure bet, so much so that Seiko has just reissued it (in April 2024).

A great vintage look for a very reasonable price

Founded in 2017 by &Eacute;tienne Malec and his partners, Baltic is a French watch brand that quickly established itself on the international scene thanks to its neo-vintage inspired watches. Combining classic design and modern know-how, Baltic offers timepieces that appeal to both novices and experienced collectors.
<h3 dir="ltr">Origins and Foundation</h3>
The history of Baltic finds its roots in &Eacute;tienne Malec's passion for watchmaking, inherited from her father, photographer and watch collector. After the latter's premature death, &Eacute;tienne discovers a suitcase containing a hundred watches as well as a journal detailing each piece of his father's collection. This discovery awakened in him a deep interest in mechanical watches and encouraged him to create his own brand. The name "Baltic" pays homage to his family's Polish origins, evoking the Baltic Sea.
<h3 dir="ltr">Launch and Initial Success</h3>
In 2017, Baltic launched on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform with two flagship models: the Baltic HMS 001, a three-hand watch, and the Baltic Bicompax 001, a chronograph with two counters. These watches, inspired by designs from the 1940s, are distinguished by their refined aesthetic and contemporary dimensions. The campaign was a resounding success, allowing the young brand to make a place for itself in the world of watchmaking.
<h3 dir="ltr">Philosophy and Design</h3>
Baltic takes a "neo-vintage" approach, combining classic aesthetic elements with modern manufacturing techniques. The watches are designed in Paris and assembled in Besan&ccedil;on, the cradle of French watchmaking. The brand focuses on transparency regarding the origin of its components: the pieces are mainly made in Hong Kong, while the bracelets come from Italy. This organization allows Baltic to offer high quality watches at affordable prices.
<h3 dir="ltr">Main Collections</h3>
Notable Baltic collections include:
Baltic Aquascape: Launched in 2018, this diver's watch is inspired by models from the 1960s. Water-resistant up to 200 meters, it combines robustness and elegance, with details such as a unidirectional bezel and a double-domed sapphire crystal.
Baltic MR01: Presented in 2021, the MR01 is a manual-winding watch with a micro-rotor movement. Its refined design, with a grained dial and applied Breguet numerals, gives it a sophisticated look. This model quickly won over the public and found itself out of stock shortly after its launch.
Baltic Prismic: This collection is distinguished by its semi-precious stone dials, offering unique variations to each piece. The models feature stones such as green jade, red agate or blue lapis lazuli, paying homage to big cities like New York, London and Paris.
Baltic Hermetic: Launching in 2023, this versatile watch is ideal for everyday wear. Its 37mm diameter case is made of 316L stainless steel with water resistance up to 150m. Its integrated crown offers comfort and style, allowing the watch to be worn on the left or right wrist, as desired. The diversity of dial colors makes this collection attractive to the greatest number of people.
<h3 dir="ltr">Engagement et Perspectives</h3>
Baltic is committed to offering quality watches, combining vintage aesthetics and contemporary watchmaking techniques. The brand favors direct distribution via its website and showrooms, particularly in Paris, London and New York, allowing a privileged relationship with its customers. This approach allows it to offer timepieces with attractive value for money, while remaining attentive to the feedback and expectations of watch enthusiasts.
In less than a decade, Baltic has forged a strong identity in the watchmaking landscape, seducing with its authentic creations and its respect for watchmaking traditions, while integrating modern innovations. The brand continues to expand its range, exploring new designs and complications, while remaining true to its neo-vintage DNA.
Baltic is part of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_french_watch_brands">ranking of the most popular French watch brands</a>.
Get inspired by Dialicious owners reviews to choose the Baltic watch that suits you and find out <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/baltic/why_customers_choose_baltic">why watch enthusiasts choose Baltic</a>?
(Updated March 2025)

Baltic has achieved the feat of making a watch that is truly wearable in all situations.
It is first of all elegant, discreet, with its military / explorer inspiration. Worn with a leather strap, it will look very dressy. On a steel or fabric, it will look like a field watch.
But the feat is not only on the aesthetics, it is also on the excellent specifications despite a very flat case:
- water-resistance up to 15 bars
- very robust Miyota movement
- recessed crown, therefore very well protected (almost equivalent to a screwed one)
- sapphire crystal
- splendid luminescence that lasts honorably a good part of the night
- very precise watch (+3sec / day), because very well adjusted by Baltic

The 37mm case actually has quite a bit of presence, especially since the lugs are long (a little too much for my taste, even).

I paired it with a Bonklip bracelet (from Joseph Bonnie), because it's a watch that I never take off: work, DIY, sports, swimming...
It's the perfect combination. Its flat profile means that it still hasn't taken a real hit, glass and case intact, despite intense activity.

Frankly, the only mixed points in my opinion are the bracelets provided: the plastic one is a little too firm and moderately comfortable, the metal (rice grains) is beautiful, but a little too heavy for the watch and not very comfortable if your wrist swells and deflates a lot during the day (no fine adjustment without a tool).

Concerning the crown, don't worry: it took me a while to figure it out, but it's actually very easy to handle once you get the hang of it. Just pinch it between your nails, case vertical.

The ultimate all-purpose watch

After all the neo vintage collections released by Baltic, I finally fell for one of their watches.

My review is done in the heat of the moment (I've been wearing it for two weeks). So I'm going to describe my first feelings. It's not impossible that I'll complete my review after several months of use.

Before buying it, I took the time to go to the Baltic showroom in Paris. I recommend it, the welcome is relaxed and the appointment is quick.

It's not easy when you have four colors to choose from. I was very happy to see them in real life.
For me, the color to put aside is the Green. I didn't like the color offered.
The Blue is very classic but not uninteresting. It enhances the polished rim of the dial more than the other models.
The Brown is very beautiful, especially when exposed to direct sunlight. This is the color of 2023.
Beige brings a very nice visibility and freshness that I was missing in my collection.

What I like most about this watch:
- The dial and its indexes. Indeed, the railway is magnificent with this polished rim. The indexes are beautiful, textured and very bright in the dark (well decorated in blue Luminova on my model).

- The font on the dial is fine, readable and sober as I like.

- The case without a crown. This type of watch is ultimately rare. This discreet crown gives it a certain singularity that allows me to diversify my Tool Watch collection.

- The Miyota caliber is super precise. Set within COSC tolerances. FYI, you receive the time grapher results for your watch (+5 for mine) in the box. I am between +4 and +5 seconds per day on average.
-Its finesse makes it versatile and even elegant when equipped with a leather or metal strap.

What you need to know:
Baltic is probably very aware of the difficulty of winding the watch with the crown. The choice of caliber was not chosen by chance. Indeed, you only need to wear the watch for 10 to 15 minutes on your wrist to start it and then adjust it. This is the advice I received at the Showroom.
The Miyota 9039 caliber winds very well with the movements of the wrist without needing to use the crown.

Finally, I will not talk about value for money (Xavier is pleased) but more about pleasure price. I find that for the price I have great emotions while preserving my wallet.

The Toolwatch in all its finesse!!!!

Luminova, colorful, all round. This hermetic was a hit and these 3 points are answers to this success.
I took the green version, I hesitated with the blue one. The green one has a green luminova working very well. The watch is 37.5mm and has a Miyota series 9 (like many Miyota), the crown is the most critical point, being embedded in the case. One might think that the watch is difficult to wind. Indeed it is, but no need to wind it. A reset to the time, and wearing it on the wrist does the rest without winding the watch with the crown.

I recommend

A little candy

The hermetic, new release from Baltic, still Retro inspiration, but as always, they do it well.
Released in four colors, I hesitated for a long time and finally you know which one I chose.
I really like this polished rim under the indexes, it is thin and brings reflections of light to this pretty green background. The indexes have a crazy luminescence. Nice syringe hands and lollipop minutes, it checks a lot of boxes.
I chose a flat link bracelet that totally changes its look.
She wants to be adventurous? What better way to put her in a situation with her pleasant FKM tropic.
She did her job, I validate even if I am not a big fan of her marketing.
A fine watch that goes everywhere, I love it.


Baltic Jungle

This watch is truly the archetype of the tool watch, while being relatively elegant. The particularity of this model is its extremely discreet crown, which fits very well into the case. I really like the finesse of the latter, as well as the readability of the numbers and indexes. The glass highlights the dial. The bracelet is very comfortable to wear.

Green class!

A bit of a mixed review about this watch. 
Having been seduced in advance by the magnificent Instagram photos + rave reviews from the YouTube community, I took the plunge. First impression after unpacking the color of the dial is not as deep as that. Here a rather khaki green. A little disappointment. The flat link bracelet is correct yes, quite comfortable yes, but not as sparkling as promised. I also warn future buyers of this reference that the crown integrated into the case does not allow easy winding of the mechanism. It's even a bit of a hassle! Otherwise, to pull the crown and set the time, no problem. The finishes of the case are there, and for its weight which is quite light, it's fine.

Warm heat..

La marque Ollech &amp; Wajs a &eacute;t&eacute; cr&eacute;&eacute;e en 1956 par Joseph Ollech et Albert Wajs &agrave; Zurich en Suisse. Albert &eacute;tait charg&eacute; de la conception, de l&rsquo;ing&eacute;nierie et de la fabrication des montres, tandis que Joseph s&rsquo;occupait du marketing et de la vente au d&eacute;tail. Avant de cr&eacute;er leur propre montres sous la marque Ollech &amp; Wajs, ils ont commenc&eacute; leur activit&eacute; en 1954 en fabriquant des bracelets en acier pour d&rsquo;autres marques.
La marque est connue pour avoir distribu&eacute; des montres &agrave; des unit&eacute;s de l&rsquo;arm&eacute;e am&eacute;ricaine pendant la guerre du Vietnam et pour avoir gagn&eacute; sa renomm&eacute;e aupr&egrave;s des plongeurs et pilotes du monde entier.
Apr&egrave;s 12 ans de n&eacute;gociation et apr&egrave;s avoir &eacute;t&eacute; son distributeur pour le march&eacute; fran&ccedil;ais, en 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, un passionn&eacute; d&rsquo;horlogerie, rach&egrave;te la marque. La gamme actuelle comprend des mod&egrave;les comme la Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 et la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, la <a title="Page Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph" href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph">Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> et la Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2>Combien co&ucirc;te une montre Ollech &amp; Wajs ?</h2>
Les prix des montres Ollech &amp; Wajs &eacute;voluent et diff&egrave;rent selon les mod&egrave;les. La plupart co&ucirc;tent entre CHF 1,500 et CHF 2,000 selon les mod&egrave;les et les finitions. Comptez CHF 1,456 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI et pr&egrave;s de CHF 2,300 pour une Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronographe. Le march&eacute; de l'occasion est &eacute;galement une opportunit&eacute; &agrave; regarder pour acheter une Ollech &amp; Wajs moins ch&egrave;re. Les mod&egrave;les Vintage notamment les Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron et&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, sont tr&egrave;s pris&eacute;es des collectionneurs et ils convient de bien se renseigner sur le vendeur avant de franchir le pas de l'acquisition d'une vintage.
Ollech &amp; Wajs est une marque de montres ind&eacute;pendante et produit plusieurs centaines de montres par an, tous mod&egrave;les confondus. Pour choisir une Ollech &amp; Wajs qui vous correspond le mieux,&nbsp;les avis clients Dialicious sont une pr&eacute;cieuse ressource pour &eacute;valuer chacun des diff&eacute;rents mod&egrave;les &agrave; travers l'exp&eacute;rience r&eacute;elle des clients.
Consultez le <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/top/les_meilleures_marques_de_montres_suisses">Classement des meilleures marques de montres suisses</a> dont Ollech &amp; Wajs fait partie.
(Mise &agrave; jour Octobre 2024)

The brand Ollech &amp; Wajs was created in 1956 by Joseph Ollech and Albert Wajs in Zurich, Switzerland. Albert was responsible for the design, engineering and manufacturing of the watches, while Joseph handled marketing and retail sales. Before creating their own watches under the brand Ollech &amp; Wajs, they started their business in 1954 making steel bracelets for other brands.
The brand is known for distributing watches to units of the American army during the Vietnam War and for having earned its reputation among divers and pilots around the world.
After 12 years of negotiations and after having been its distributor for the French market, in 2017, Charles Le Menestrel, a watchmaking enthusiast, bought the brand. The current range includes models like the Ollech &amp; Wajs P-101 and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/p-104">Ollech &amp; Wajs P-104</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/c-1000">Ollech &amp; Wajs C-1000</a>, the<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/ocean_graph"> Ollech &amp; Wajs Ocean Graph</a> and the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron.
<h2 dir="ltr">How much does an Ollech &amp; Wajs watch cost?</h2>
The prices of Ollech &amp; Wajs watches change and differ depending on the model. Most cost between CHF 1,500 and CHF 2,000 depending on the models and finishes. Expect to pay CHF 1,456 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs 350CI and close to CHF 2,300 for an Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron Chronograph. The second-hand market is also an opportunity to look at to buy a cheaper Ollech &amp; Wajs. Vintage models including the Ollech &amp; Wajs Navichron and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/ollech_&amp;_wajs/astrochron">Ollech &amp; Wajs Astrochron</a>, are very popular with collectors and they should find out about the seller before taking the step of purchasing a vintage one.
Ollech &amp; Wajs is an independent watch brand and produces several hundred watches per year, all models combined. To choose an Ollech &amp; Wajs that best suits you, Dialicious owners' reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating each of the different models through real owner experience.
Consult the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/top/the_best_swiss_watch_brands">Ranking of the best Swiss watch brands</a> of which Ollech &amp; Wajs is part.
(Updated October 2024)

The Baltic Hermetic Tourer is a watch &ldquo;made for exploration and resistant to everyday life&rdquo;. Launched by <a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/baltic">Baltic</a>, this toolwatch is available from 660 &euro; with 4 possible dial variations: Green, Blue, Matte Brown and Beige.
<h2 dir="ltr">What are the characteristics of the Baltic Hermetic Tourer?</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">Case</h3>
The 316L stainless steel case features a horizontal brushed along the middle, circular on the lugs, and a polished bezel. Waterproof to 15 ATM, it measures a diameter of 37 mm, a thickness of 10.8 mm, a lug-to-lug of 46 mm and a lug-to-lug of 20 mm. All versions of the Baltic Herm&eacute;tique Tourer have an integrated crown and a double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment on the internal side.
<h3 dir="ltr">Dial</h3>
The dial of the Baltic Herm&eacute;tique Tourer comes in several colors to meet the preferences of watch enthusiasts. Indeed, the Baltic Hermetic Tourer is available with a Green, Blue, Matte Brown and Beige dial. All variations feature indexes with superluminova: C3X1 green for the green dial and the brown dial, and BGW9 blue for the blue dial and the beige dial.
<h3 dir="ltr">Movement</h3>
The movement of the Baltic Herm&eacute;tique Tourer contains a robust mechanical self-winding caliber, the Japanese Miyota 9039 movement (3 Hz), with a power reserve of 42 hours, precision ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day and a stop seconds function. This caliber displays the hour, minute and second.
<h3 dir="ltr">Bracelet</h3>
The Baltic Hermetic Tourer is available on a Tropic fluorocarbon rubber (FKM) bracelet, a grain of rice metal bracelet or on a flat link metal bracelet.
<h2 dir="ltr">What is the price of the Baltic Hermetic Tourer?</h2>
The Baltic Hermetic Tourer is available in 4 colors at the same price. It is offered on the brand's website at the price of 660 &euro; on Tropic bracelet, 756 &euro; on rice grain bracelet and 756 &euro; sur bracelet flat link.
<h2 dir="ltr">Baltic Hermetic Tourer: A watch designed for exploration and withstands everyday use</h2>
The Baltic Hermetic Tourer, like the brand's other models, is assembled in France. The first 200 copies will be numbered (on the bottom of the box) for each dial color. The following models will be unnumbered. Dialicious customer reviews are a valuable resource for evaluating real-world customer experience with this model, available in Green, Blue, Matte Brown and Beige.
Also discover the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dialicious.com/en/baltic/hermetique_dual_time/review/67a898a17dc4c01c9fd335fa">Baltic Hermetic Dual Time</a> through the review of an authentic customer.
(Updated February 2025)

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