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Heures du Monde - Worldtimer
BalticHeures du Monde - Worldtimer
MSRP $1,300
Metric
BrewMetric
MSRP $475

At a glance

23 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Heures du Monde - Worldtimer37mm
Metric36mm
Power Reserve
Heures du Monde - Worldtimer42h
Metric
Water Resistance
Heures du Monde - Worldtimer100m
Metric50m
MSRP
Heures du Monde - Worldtimer$1,300
Metric$475

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
World Timer
Chronograph
Diameter
37mm
36mm
Thickness
11.3mm
10.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
41.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
19.85mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Worldtimer - Labradorite
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

8 specs
Caliber
Soprod C125 GMT
VK68
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,300
$475

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What people say

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Baltic Heures du Monde - Worldtimer

The Baltic Heures du Monde - Worldtimer is praised for its vintage-inspired design and stone dials, offering a worldtimer complication at an accessible price point. Owners note impressive legibility for a worldtimer, though some find the lack of a seconds hand and the hands themselves ill-suited to the watch's elegance. The use of a diver's bezel is also criticized as uninspired. The watch features a 37mm stainless steel case, a ceramic world time bezel, and is powered by a Soprod C125 GMT movement with a 42-hour power reserve. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic Heures du Monde - Worldtimer's design and value, despite some reservations about specific design choices and its price point.

Brew Metric

The Brew Metric is widely praised for its 1970s-inspired retro design, with reviewers and owners specifically highlighting its unique dial aesthetics, compact 36mm case size, and comfortable wearability on various wrist sizes. The watch's finishing is frequently lauded, with particular appreciation for its contrasting brushed and polished surfaces and well-executed gold treatment. Owners also note the pleasing feel of the pushers and crown, the accuracy of the VK68 meca-quartz movement, and the sapphire crystal. However, some owners report quality control issues, including dial defects and missing lume, and a few find the bezel dents easily. The bracelet is a point of contention, with some finding it uncomfortable and prone to pulling arm hairs, while others praise its dramatic taper. The watch's 50-meter water resistance is considered cautious by one reviewer, and the lug width of 19.85mm limits strap options.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique design and compact dimensions are praised. The bracelet is noted as stiff and lacking flexibility. Reviewers were divided on whether the Seiko NH35A movement or the meca-quartz movement offered better value at the price point.

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