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These are my two favourite watches too lol the thing dont like about the Balticnis the flat bezel, if it was curved or something I would've bought it. The Kuoe with the bracelet looks amazing. If I go Japan I'd surely purchase one (apparently they're cheaper there).
Oof, this is a tough one, but Baltic is my pick here.
Baltic salmon π
Silver Baltic, whispers of grace,
Timeless love etched on your face.
Royal Smith, the gold of untamed,
Passionate heart, forever claimed.
Two tiny giants, a battle untold,
Whispering moments, precious and bold.
Each a beat of a heart in love's embrace,
Forever ticking, in time and space.
~
The Baltic!
Yeah Iβd lean Baltic as well. Classic design and love the look of the micro rotor! Plus, while I always like a cushion case in theory, they never seem to fit me well. Maybe itβs my wrist shape or something.
Both solid. Can vouch for Baltic service.
Baltic
Much as I love that Baltic, the Kuoe is fantastic.
I'm wearing that mr01 now. It's a beauty in real life. The strap is a little thin but it's well made and it's lasting. I actually just started considering a replacement for it. Not sure what yet though..
The Koue, easily. The cushion case shape is elegant, with a little sporty touch. The Baltic has a nice vintage look too, but the bezel comes off a little thick in comparison. Readability is far superior. Actually, it's not even close. I can't comment on the movement though, no idea what it is.
Baltic!
Ohhh both are pretty. I would personally go with the Kuoe but that's a me preference.
Kuoe looks better to me.
I don't love the Baltic's offset small seconds subdial. It's kind of interesting but I don't think it would grow on my over time.
The Baltic. Looks are subjective, but the offset second subdial is unique along with the Salmon dial. Overall the looks of each of these are pretty similar. The Baltic movement is a lot more impressive to me too. A 30 jewel, micro-rotor movement at this price is incredible value.
I canβt tell you how close Iβve been to pulling the trigger on a kuoe.. so many timesβ¦ Iβm going to vote for that one so that when you get it, you can convince me on finally doing the same lmao
Kuoe is the prettiest. And probably more wearable overall. I feel like the idea of a salmon dial is appealing, but they tend to stay in the watch box.
That Kuoe is stunning.
In my mind, if Iβm paying >$500 for a microbrand watch it really needs to have its own character to justify the lack of a brand name, because at this price point just having sapphire, a nice movement, and super luminova is no longer an advantage. The Baltic certainly does, the off center small seconds, the miniaturized rotor, great stuff. The Kuoe isβ¦ fine, I guess?
I like the Breguet numerals on the Baltic more than on the Kuoe. I think the font is more uniform.