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What people say

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Baltic Prismic

The Baltic Prismic is widely praised for its unique stone dials, slim 9.2mm case, and retro-chic design, with reviewers highlighting its impressive build quality and detailed finishing for the price. Owners appreciate the complex five-part case construction using steel and titanium, and the attractive dial textures. The hand-wound ETA Peseux 7001 movement is consistently mentioned, offering a 42-hour power reserve. However, some owners find the watch overpriced and the bracelet unappealing or flaring on smaller wrists, while the 30-meter water resistance is noted as delicate. The avant-garde dial design is also described as divisive by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Prismic highly for its distinctive stone dials and slim, vintage-inspired case at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic Prismic's unique natural stone dials, each using a slice of thousand-year-old stone, are a standout feature. A notable drawback is the price, with several reviewers mentioning it as a potential issue, particularly considering the finishing and uniqueness offered. Reviewers disagree on the watch's ruggedness, with some viewing it as a dress watch and others not mentioning this aspect.

Second Hour Giant Stride

The Silietta SW200 movement is a strength. The price point relative to other microbrand super compressor options is a weakness.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Prismic36mm
Giant Stride42mm
Power Reserve
Prismic42h
Giant Stride
Water Resistance
Prismic30m
Giant Stride200m
MSRP
Prismic$1,069
Giant Stride$505

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Green
Silver

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA/Peseux 7001
Sellita SW200-1
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,069
$505
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