New Release For 2023. Baltany Goes Exploring!

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Baltany Watches have really impressed me over the last year, releasing a plethora of high quality / high value watches. Today I review the Baltany Discoverer or Baltany Explorer Tribute if you like.
There are other brands producing Explorer homages so will Baltany be able to hold their own in this very competitive Explorer Style watch market?
Check out the Baltany Explorer review to make up your own mind :)
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6 окт 2024

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@anthonydevono8833 Год назад

Looks great in that colour price is on the top end but I’m going to keep my eye on this one I would wear on a shark mesh or a single pass nato dimensions look good as well.Great review John 👍

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

Hi Anthony...I think a mesh would be a good choice.

@cosmodoc Год назад

I would prefer a beads of rice!

@johnrb9397 Год назад

Why the polished centre links. Lovely watch not withstanding. Great review John.

@garyk8285 Год назад

I agree, if they ditched the polished centre-links, would be excellent...

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

I knew this would be a bone of contention...hopefully Baltany read / watch the reviews and take action.

@jmlaso 5 месяцев назад

@@garyk8285They did now

@garyk8285 Год назад

The brushing looks a bit off where the lugs are... Would've been better with an all brushed bracelet... dial is very good, crystal is great, and rest of the design is very good. I wouldn't buy with that polished centre link bracelet. All brushed, and I would definitely consider.

@adamant262 Год назад

My only issue with it is that the brushing on the bracelet doesn't match the brushing on the case

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

Yes...it will be a deal-breaker if not the clasp....

@wayneriley7367 Год назад

Good eye, but at this price just buy a great light or dark brown good leather or sued strap

@jmlaso 5 месяцев назад

Now they upgraded to brush!

@Ray.J Год назад

Nice job on the review and the weather cooperated so you could really exhibit that sunburst dial! That color rocks. The matte black is going to be more popular probably, but that colorway is just class.

@alanh2062 Год назад

I like it but that polished centre on bracelet and the clasp kills it, I have just taken delivery of the san martin 2023 ranger homage with coffee dial and it is stunning, far better for not much more money, only thing it’s missing is the nh38 but I can happily live with a ghost position.

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

I had the SM ranger in for review...again that is a polarising watch with the spade shaped hour hand :)

@adk7962 Год назад

Thanks as always for the honest review. I think Baltany are doing good things. I wish they offered more of their watches with bracelets. I even like the name!

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

Yeah I have a soft spot for them but have to be objective. Personally I like this watch a lot and really love the dial. I just know ...and the comments seem back me up, that the polished centre links will be a problem for most :)

@BAF605 Год назад

A fully brushed bracelet with matched brushing on the top of the lugs would make a better overall look, but I have to agree dial finishing on this watch is the star feature.

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

I agree.

@WATCHingJames Год назад

I really like that dial colour

@WristWatching Год назад

Great review as always, John. Baltany finally threw their hat into the ring. We’re now spoilt for choice with Explorer homages, can’t complain!

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

It's a gorgeous dial. Truly stunning.

@EricsEverydayWatches Год назад

Good review John. Bummer on the brushing direction in the lugs. I don’t know why companies do that. That clasp is a bit of a mystery. The inside looks nice, milled with the chamfered edge but so odd that it doesn’t close just by pushing it. The dial looks great. Beautiful color.

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

Hi Eric. There are definitely a lot of positives with this watch...the dial and crystal are exceptional. The clasp is solid and perhaps is supposed to be like that but I will investigate that with Baltany. Shame about the direction of the brushing on the lugs. Not poorly executed but a wrong choice. Still a great watch :)

@Jason-hv4eu Год назад

I appreciate your honest review. Beautiful dial and crystal. Maybe a version two will be produced with the improvements that you mention. If so, that will make an awesome watch.

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

I do like it but I was right unfortunately. If you read the comments a lot of people don't like the centre links nor the circular brushing. Strange choice from Baltany which is a shame .

@AlexanderB. Год назад

The crystals Baltany use are among the best you can possibly get for this price. There is no milkiness around the edges, it even puts acrylic crystals to shame. But I can't get over the polished center links. I just don't like them and it kills this watch for me, how beautiful the watchhead may be! 😏

@drebarthelotte5712 Год назад

Great looks. The dial is a great colour. I really like it. I can over look the negative things. Great review John thanks again

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

Thanks Dre :)

@asiantimepieces Год назад

That dial and vintage-modern markers make it worth to give it a try! Very nice 👌🏼

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

I think so too :)

@randolfrothfuss8012 9 дней назад

Brushed Steel Bracelet The central connecting part of the steel bracelet shown in the image is a polished surface. Now, the entire bracelet of all products has been upgraded to a brushed surface, making it more scratch-resistant. This text above is from Baltany site! Did they really change to a complete brushed bracelet?

@johnswatchjoint 9 дней назад

They have indeed. These brands are constantly listening and improving as they go...unlike Other big brands! 😉

@MrChriskdj 10 месяцев назад

I just got mine, no polished middle link now and the crown and clasp mow have logos. Bracelet feels quite light, would rather a bit more weight in it myself

@johnswatchjoint 10 месяцев назад

Nice one. Send some pics to my email and I'll put it up on the community...they listened to us :)

@gilesspencer4278 Год назад

I really like this watch and can't wait to get one, although I'll happily pay the extra to get the Sellita movement. I like the polished links on the bracelet. I think a homage should take inspiration from the original watch, not copy it exactly so this makes it stand out a bit which is a good thing in my book. Have to agree on the lack of signed crown and clasp though. Baltany are a serious player in their field now and are just missing those small touches that would put them at the top of the pile.

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

Hi Giles and thanks for the comment. They really are doing good things. I have handled a few of their watches and rate them very highly. I really like this one, especially the dial and crystal...top notch. Just a couple of minor changes would make this watch the one to beat in this niche :)

@TheSilverDubberII Год назад

The brushing on the bracelet is totally different to that of the case. That's a deal breaker at any price.

@richcleaver Год назад

Glad it finally arrived John, enjoyed your review thanks 👍 I guess they were going for matching the bezel with the centre links on the bracelet. I'm very tempted with this one due to the gorgeous dial and crystal though.

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

Hi Rich it is a beautiful watch. To be honest it has to be up there as being one of the most beautiful dials I have ever seen. Reminds me of an Orient open heart in brown sunburst I had a few years back. I would wear it on a nice leather. Never thought I wouldn't love a Baltany but liking it a lot is still good!

@richcleaver Год назад

Definitely John, it would look amazing on the right leather strap indeed 👍

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

Unfortunately my wife stowed away things like my spare straps and my watch tool kit when emptying the cabin...another couple of things temporarily lost haha. Seems to be a theme! Thanks for your continued support. I really appreciate it 🙏

@lordcharfield4529 11 месяцев назад

Great review, many thanks- I’ve subscribed 👍

@johnswatchjoint 11 месяцев назад

Many thanks and welcome aboard Sir :)

@watchsixto Год назад

Look great from what I can see a little too much on the polish. I like the dial

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

The dial is a stunner. One of the best I have encountered. Thanks for popping by :)

@David-jb5dv 7 месяцев назад

It's such good value

@fyioska Год назад

Nice review, I'm after the new Discoverer that uses the same case. With the circular brushing on the case, Alpha do exactly the same thing and have done for years. Not really to my taste either but willing to overlook as all other specs are fantastic. I wonder if they come out of the same factory, seems like it's a conscious decision though rather than poor manufacturing.

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

I have the Alpha Chrono and the Baltany case is leagues better :)

@fyioska Год назад

@johnswatchjoint ah yes, probably is. Specifically their Explorer and DJ has that rough circular brushing.

@Man_Ray78 Год назад

Thanks for the review. I have been anxious about ordering an Explorer, lots of budget Chinese varieties. Under 250 dollars of those that you have bought, what would you buy yourself, with your experience now?

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

Hi Weiss. Really if you stick to the bigger, well known Chinese brands you are spoilt for choice. My personal favourite is actually not an automatic. I did a review of the Addiesdive with the Seiko VH31 movement and it's great...and also cheap. The perfect beater. Others such as San Martin and this one are very good. Cronos are good but more expensive. Just search for explorer on AliExpress and you will find lots of choice. I liked the Proxima Ranger also.

@steve8510 Год назад

Logo would have been nice

@Veneurr Год назад

It's almost perfect, except for all the polished areas... That's a deal-breaker for me.

@dazzlerjohnwatchman8215 Год назад

Its good but not perfect. I just do not understand why it takes many versions of each new watch for the Chinese to build a decent homage watch. The coin saved is still the main attraction for us collectors. I have so many homages in my collection and its love/hate on all of them. Well if they swap the bracelet out to a brushed with a decent clasp this one would be better than average. One day they will get the price, design and quality aspects in balance until then you reviewers have much to talk about. Great review, love the cupboard of doom or loom.

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

Hi and thanks for watching. Appreciate your comments :)

@canadianwatchmonkey3992 Год назад

Do they offer with date?

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

Not that I am aware.

@Bellaciaao 7 месяцев назад

Will you buy and review the new 36mm Baltany explorer?

@johnswatchjoint 7 месяцев назад

On its way...;)

@Bellaciaao 7 месяцев назад

@@johnswatchjoint you are the man!😎💪🏻

@johnswatchjoint 7 месяцев назад

;)

@neilpinkett Год назад

Looks like 4 links in the bag.

@johnswatchjoint Год назад

Think you need a trip to Specsavers...3 links.

@neilpinkett Год назад

@@johnswatchjoint Full retraction, 3 indeed... i was blinded by the polishing on the centres. Ill get some sunglasses.

@utente3062 Год назад

Orologio molto bello, ma non digerisco le maglie lucide centrali quindi è no.

@snapfitness1 Год назад

For me and how I wear my watches this doesn't fit into my lifestyle. Way to much polish and for an explorer type watch the sun burst dial is pointless. Only three micro adjustments is just aweful. I do like the watch visually but practically it doesn't work for me.