Welcome to The Daily Dial — your daily fix of watches worth wanting. Today’s feature is one of the best entry-level picks out there, but it’s not just for beginners. With its sharp design, vintage soul, and surprising versatility, this is the kind of piece that can elevate any collection — or just your outfit.
Baltic Bicompax 002 – Salmon Dial
Why This Watch Works:
It’s endlessly versatile. The brushed salmon dial adds warmth and style without going loud — a flex that plays subtle.
Chrono or clean. It comes in both the Bicompax chronograph and a time-only HMS variant, so you can pick your perfect daily driver.
Vintage vibes, modern reliability. Classic 1940s design cues meet modern sizing and solid specs.
Fits any wrist, any outfit. At 38mm, it’s a universally wearable silhouette that goes with everything from tees to tailoring.
Affordable, but not forgettable. For ~$600, it punches far above its price — and doesn’t look like anything else on the market.
Specs Breakdown:
Case: 38mm stainless steel
Dial: Brushed salmon with dual subdials (Bicompax) or clean three-hander (HMS)
Movement: Seagull ST1901 (chrono) / Miyota 8315 (HMS)
Strap: Calf leather
Price: ~$600 USD