Which is cheaper, the Baltic Prismic or the Zelos Artemis?

At MSRP the Baltic Prismic is the cheaper of the two at $1,069, against $1,899 for the Zelos Artemis — a $830 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic Prismic or the Zelos Artemis?

The Zelos Artemis wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Baltic Prismic — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic Prismic or the Zelos Artemis?

The Zelos Artemis is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Baltic Prismic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic Prismic or the Zelos Artemis?

The Baltic Prismic carries a 42-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Artemis.

What movement does the Baltic Prismic run compared to the Zelos Artemis?

Both watches run manual movements — the Baltic Prismic uses the ETA Peseux 7001 and the Zelos Artemis uses the Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700.

Side by side

Baltic PrismicvsZelos Artemis

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Baltic Prismic

prismic-green

MSRP $1,069

Zelos Artemis

artemis-titanium

MSRP $1,899

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Prismic36mm

Artemis40mm

Power Reserve

Prismic42h

Artemis40h

Water Resistance

Prismic30m

Artemis50m

MSRP

Prismic$1,069

Artemis$1,899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

Green

Titanium

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

ETA Peseux 7001

Swiss Skeletonised Marvin 700

Power Reserve

42h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,069

$1,899

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Baltic Prismic vs Zelos Artemis gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

The watch's unique modular case construction with a sandblasted titanium outer case and a grey/white Cerakote coating on the center is a notable strength. The FKM rubber strap can be prone to a slight rattle, which may be a minor annoyance for some owners. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value proposition, with one reviewer questioning its value for collectors.

Keep exploring