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TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon

TSAO Baltimore is a Maryland brand, and the Balt-Pilot is named after the Martin 187 Baltimore, a twin-engined light bomber built in the state and flown by the Allies in the Second World War. The Recon is its titanium pilot's watch: a Grade 2 titanium case under a hardened coating rated at 1,200 HV, 40 mm across, 13.6 mm thick and 48 mm lug to lug, with a boxed domed sapphire crystal and 200 m of water resistance. Inside is a regulated Miyota 9015, visible through the caseback, with no date. It comes on a quick-release titanium bracelet with a canvas and rubber strap in the box. Each colourway is limited to 50 pieces, and the ones we checked had sold out.

Written 28 September 2026 from TSAO Baltimore's product page.

All TSAO Baltimore watchesPilot watchesUnder $1,000MicrobrandOn a titanium braceletMicro-adjust braceletDisplay back
Price
$750
Material
Titanium
Grade / type
Grade 2 (Ti2)
Water resistance
200 m
Type
Pilot
Case diameter
40.0 mm
Thickness
13.6 mm
Lug-to-lug
48 mm
Origin
United States
Movement
Automatic
Caliber
Miyota 9015
Power reserve
42h
Complications
Time only
Colour
Grey
Surface treatment
Hardened coating (1200 HV)
Finish technology
Surface hardening
Nickel-free
Unconfirmed (contact-point materials not all confirmed)
Bracelet / strap
Titanium (Ti2) bracelet (quick-release)
Matching bracelet
Standard
Micro-adjust clasp
Yes
Crystal
Boxed dome sapphire (anti-reflective)
Display back
Yes
Dial
Stealth black, meteorite, polar white, dark emerald, raven, crimson red, solar flare, or blue meteorite; DLC editions offered
Dial colours
Black White Blue Green Red Meteorite
Lume
Swiss Super-LumiNova T-CX1
Availability
Offered
Status
Current (limited 50, sold out)
Not published
Reference, Weight, Hardness, Construction, Caseback
High confidence Verified Oct 2026 Source: TSAO Baltimore / TSAO Baltimore (collection) Spec checksGrade Jul 2026Price Sep 2026
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Frequently asked questions

What grade of titanium is the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon?

Grade 2, as stated by the maker.

What size is the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon?

The case is 40 mm across, 13.6 mm thick and 48 mm from lug to lug. It is water resistant to 200 m.

How much does the TSAO Baltimore Balt-Pilot Recon cost, and is it available?

It is in production, at a list price of $750.

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