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Baltic

Paris, France · Est. 2017

Founded by Étienne Music

Baltic is a French watch brand founded in 2017, producing vintage-inspired timepieces at accessible price points with Swiss ETA movements. The brand has quickly built a devoted following through its clean aesthetic, quality finishing, and direct-to-consumer model.

Founded
2017
Headquarters
Paris, France
Group
Independent
Price Segment
Mid
Status
Active

Key Collections

  • Aquascaphe — Baltic Aquascaphe is the French microbrand’s vintage-leaning dive-watch family, spanning classic skin-diver styling, GMT travel variants, and dual-crown compressor-inspired pieces with practical modern specifications. Key references: Aquascaphe Classic Black Gilt, Aquascaphe GMT Grey, Aquascaphe Dual-Crown Blue.
  • Bicompax (2017) — Baltic’s Bicompax is the brand’s retro-styled two-register chronograph line, built around a hand-wound mechanical movement and 1940s-inspired step-case design. It has served as one of the foundational collections in Baltic’s modern-vintage identity, evolving from the Kickstarter-era Bicompax 001 to the regular-production 002 and the smaller, more refined 003. Key references: Bicompax 001, Bicompax 002, Bicompax 003.
  • MR01 — Baltic MR01 is the brand’s compact micro-rotor dress-watch family, pairing sector-style dials, elegant proportions, and accessible mechanical intrigue in a distinctly vintage-inspired format. Key references: MR Classic Salmon, MR Classic Blue, MR Classic Silver.

Timeline

  • 2017 — Étienne Music founds Baltic in Paris, inspired by his father's vintage watch collection.
  • 2018 — Kickstarter launch raises over €500,000, making it one of the most successful watch campaigns.
  • 2020 — Aquascaphe becomes a cult favourite in the enthusiast community for its vintage-dive aesthetics.
  • 2023 — MR01 micro-rotor watch launches, marking Baltic's entry into the high-end mechanical segment.
  • 2025 — Replaced original Aquascaphe with MK2 in two sizes (39.5mm and 37mm). Annual revenue reached USD 18M.
  • 2026 — Debuted first worldtimer Heures du Monde with stone dials (sodalite, tiger eye, labradorite), limited to 200 pcs each.

Frequently Asked Questions about Baltic

Is Baltic a French brand?
Yes, designed in Paris. Assembly uses Miyota or Sellita movements, with cases and components sourced from Asia.
Why is Baltic so popular with watch enthusiasts?
Baltic offers vintage-inspired designs with genuine character at accessible prices (€250–€800), filling a gap between fashion watches and luxury Swiss brands.

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