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Lot #4354

BALTIC X PERPETUEL UAE 50TH NATIONAL DAY COLLECTION - SET OF THREE

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Introduction

Following the opening of Dubai-based retailer Perpétuel in 2020 with its first limited-edition collaboration, a pair of watches from Baltic, the duo have decided to collaborate on another limited-edition trio of timepieces to mark UAE's 50th anniversary; the aptly named UAE 50th Anniversary Titanium Collection. As its name suggests, these three timepieces are constructed from titanium, which marks the first time the vintage-inspired watchmaker has ventured outside of stainless steel. Using two different cases, one 38mm and the other 39mm, Baltic has created a GMT timepiece, using the 39mm case, a Chronograph model, and a time-only HMS model – both using the 38mm. Maintaining Baltic’s use of vintage-inspired aesthetics, each timepiece features a hesalite crystal and a two-toned aspect, with the GMT featuring a black dial and a two-tone black and rose-gold tone bezel, while the other two variants feature vintage-inspired two-tone sector dials using the same colors as the GMT and an array of finishing techniques such as concentric guilloche engravings and, brushed-finishes. In addition, each model shares the use of Eastern-Arabic script in their dials, or bezel, in the case of the GMT. A fitting tribute to Perpétuel’s home, these stunning timepieces showcase the incredible talents found within the French watchmaker’s design team, and the beautiful timepiece retailers and brands can create when they collaborate.

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Grade

M 9.5

Status

Vetted & Approved

Included

Box and Papers

Est. value range

$5,000 – $10,000

The Details

Brand

Baltic x Perpétuel

Dimensions

38mm x 12mm (HMS, Chronograph); 39mm x 12mm (GMT)

Model

UAE 50th Anniversary Titanium Collection

Movement

Miyota 821A (HMS); Seagull ST1901 (Chronograph); Soprod C125 (GMT)

Reference

HMS, Chronograph and GMT

Bracelet

Leather strap for all three (20mm lug width)

Year

2021

Condition

Like new

Material

Titanium for all three models

Included

Watch, presentation box, papers and three additional leather straps

Dial Color

Black (GMT); Two-tone black and rose gold (HMS and Chronograph)

THE SET
THE SET

Featuring all three of the models launched by Baltic, this three-piece box set is limited to just 29 units and pays a fitting tribute to Perpétuel's home, the UAE, with its use of color and Eastern-Arabic numerals.

THE DIAL
THE DIAL

The only watch within the set of three to feature a single-color dial, the GMT features a stunning two-tone GMT bezel set with Eastern-Arabic numerals.

THE CONSTRUCTION
THE CONSTRUCTION

Made of titanium like the other two models, the Chronograph model shares the same 38mm x 12mm construction as the HMS model, with the GMT model slightly larger at 39mm x 12mm.

Condition

The watches are in like-new condition, each showing only very light signs of wear or handling. The set comes in a special presentation box, complete with papers and three additional unused brown leather straps with steel buckles.

Our Perspective

Three vintage-inspired timepieces made of titanium, unlike any other Baltic timepieces that have come before, these stunning watches will undoubtedly cover any use case that a collector might need a watch for.

Justin Gruenberg

Co-founder