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Baltic Hermétique SummervsPraesidus Rec Spec

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Hermétique Summer
BalticHermétique Summer
MSRP $594
Rec Spec
PraesidusRec Spec
MSRP $235

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hermétique Summer37mm
Rec Spec38mm
Power Reserve
Hermétique Summer42h
Rec Spec40h
Water Resistance
Hermétique Summer150m
Rec Spec100m
MSRP
Hermétique Summer$594
Rec Spec$235

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
37mm
38mm
Thickness
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
150m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Orange
Nylon NATO 38mm
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Seiko NH36
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$594
$235

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What people say

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Baltic Hermétique Summer

Reviewers highlight the Baltic Hermétique Summer's compact 37mm brushed case with a polished bezel and 150 meters of water resistance. The watch features glossy dials in bright colors with raised BGW9 Super-LumiNova indices that emit a strong blue glow, and it comes with color-matched FKM rubber straps or Baltic bracelets. The Miyota 9039 movement supports hacking and hand-winding. However, the recessed crown can be difficult to manipulate if fingernails are not long enough, and the movement has a stated accuracy of -10/+30 seconds per day. Overall, reviewers praise the Baltic Hermétique Summer for its well-balanced, colorful dials and strong lume at an affordable price point.

Praesidus Rec Spec

The Praesidus Rec Spec features a textured dial and applied luminous numerals, with a mix of case finishes. One owner notes the recessed 4 o'clock crown can be difficult to operate. On balance, owners rate the Praesidus Rec Spec positively for its charming homage design and textured dial.

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