Baltany S4056 Vintage 36mm Automatic Watch

Baltany Vintage Watch S4056 | 36MM NH38 Automatic | 200M Water Resistance

The Baltany S4056 is a 36mm automatic watch rated to 200m, combining compact vintage proportions with a technical specification usually found on dedicated dive watches. Available with either a Seiko NH38 or Sellita SW200 movement, and in black or chocolate brown sunburst dial, the S4056 is built for buyers who want a smaller-cased daily automatic that does not compromise on water resistance or lume performance.

The 43.5mm lug-to-lug, domed sapphire crystal and Swiss Super-LumiNova GL application make it one of the most capable 36mm automatics available at this price point.

Key Specifications

Variants — Movement and Dial Options

The S4056 is available in four configurations:

• Red dial / NH38 — warm red sunburst dial with Seiko NH38 movement
• Red dial / SW200 — same red sunburst dial with Sellita SW200 Swiss movement
• Black dial / NH38 — matte black sunburst with NH38
• Black dial / SW200 — matte black sunburst with SW200

The movement choice is the primary decision — see the Movement section below for a direct comparison. The dial choice is purely aesthetic.

Note on dial naming: the product lists “Red” and “Black” dial options. From the product images the “Red” dial is a chocolate brown / warm tobacco sunburst — it reads as brown in most lighting conditions and shifts toward red-amber under warm artificial light. If you are looking for a brown dial automatic watch, this is the correct variant.

Design & Case

The S4056 follows the proportions of the classic round vintage sport watch — a 36mm case, clean fixed bezel, no complications beyond the time display, and applied hour markers at every index position. The combination of brushed case flanks and polished bevels on the lugs is the same finishing approach used across the Baltany range: functional surfaces brushed for scratch resistance, display surfaces polished for visual depth.

At 43.5mm lug-to-lug the S4056 fits wrists from approximately 6.3 inches upward without the lug ends extending past the wrist edge. The 12.2mm total thickness (including the domed crystal) is on the sportier end for a 36mm case — the dome sapphire adds height above a flat crystal but also contributes the vintage visual character that defines the watch’s aesthetic.

The screw-in crown and caseback are responsible for the 200m water resistance rating — a serious specification that places the S4056 well beyond the 50m or 100m ratings common on dress watches of comparable size.

Dial — Two Characters

Black sunburst — a deep, light-absorbing black that transitions toward dark charcoal at the edges under raking light. The applied markers sit proud of the surface and cast fine shadows that give the dial three-dimensionality. Yellow-tinted Super-LumiNova GL on the markers and hands references the aged radium lume found on vintage sport watches from the mid-20th century — warm rather than white in ambient light, strong green in darkness.

Chocolate brown sunburst — a warm tobacco-to-red-brown sunburst that shifts depending on light angle and intensity. Under cool natural light it reads as a rich chocolate brown; under warm artificial light it moves toward amber-red. This is one of the more distinctive dial colours available on a 36mm automatic at this price level and pairs particularly well with the brushed steel bracelet and aged-lume aesthetic of the Super-LumiNova GL application.

Luminous Performance — Super-LumiNova GL

The S4056 uses Swiss Super-LumiNova GL, the “old radium style” variant of the Super-LumiNova range. Standard Super-LumiNova emits a blue-white glow; the GL variant emits a warmer, slightly more muted green that is consistent with the aged look of vintage lume. During the day the markers and hands appear cream-yellow rather than stark white — this is intentional and part of the aesthetic. In darkness the lume is strong, long-lasting and covers every hour marker and both hands fully.

Movement — NH38 vs SW200

Seiko NH38 — manufactured by Seiko Instruments Inc., the NH38 is a no-date automatic movement beating at 21,600 vph (3Hz). It supports hacking and hand-winding. The lower beat rate compared to the NH35 or SW200 is the main technical trade-off; it produces a slightly less smooth seconds sweep but is otherwise equally reliable and long-lived. The NH38’s no-date design keeps the dial completely symmetrical — no date window at 3 o’clock, no ghost-click at the crown, clean layout throughout.

Sellita SW200 — a Swiss-manufactured automatic caliber beating at 28,800 vph. The higher beat rate produces a noticeably smoother seconds sweep. The SW200 is finished and regulated to tighter tolerances than the NH38, with typical accuracy of ±4–7 seconds per day. It is the premium choice for buyers to whom movement provenance and finishing matter.

Summary: NH38 for value and no-date dial purity; SW200 for Swiss manufacture, higher beat rate and tighter accuracy. The case, dial and all other specifications are identical between the two.

Bracelet & Wearability

The fully brushed 316L stainless steel bracelet is consistent with the S4056’s sport aesthetic — no polished centre links, no two-tone finish, uniform brushed texture throughout. This is the more practical choice for a 200m-rated watch: polished surfaces show scratches immediately; brushed surfaces are significantly more forgiving.

The 20mm lug width accepts standard aftermarket straps. The S4056 pairs naturally with a leather strap in brown or tan for a more casual character, or a black rubber strap to lean into the technical water-resistance specification.

What’s in the Box

• Baltany S4056 watch on steel bracelet
• Leather travel watch pouch
• Strap removal tool
• Soft cleaning cloth
• Portable anti-drop watch box
• User manual
• Warranty card (24 months)

Who Is the Baltany S4056 For?

The S4056 is built for:

• Buyers who want a 36mm automatic with serious water resistance rather than a dress-only rating
• Anyone drawn to the chocolate brown / warm sunburst dial as an alternative to standard black or white
• Collectors who prefer no-date dials for clean symmetry and want a choice of movement tier
• Daily wear buyers who want a vintage aesthetic that can handle outdoor and water activities

If you want a 36mm automatic with a date window and more dress character, the Baltany S4095 is the direct comparison — same size bracket, NH35 movement, oyster bracelet, sapphire cyclops.

For a larger 39mm automatic with the same vintage aesthetic and 200m water resistance, the Baltany S204035 is the natural step up in case size.

How It Compares

vs. Hruodland F029 36mm — The Hruodland F029 is another 36mm NH38 automatic with dive capability. The S4056 has the edge on dial character with the sunburst and lume colour options; the Hruodland offers a different case profile.

vs. Seagull D581 — The Seagull D581 shares the vintage sport aesthetic but uses a Chinese heritage movement and targets a slightly different buyer. The S4056 offers the Swiss SW200 option and higher water resistance.

vs. Watchdives WD0006 — The Watchdives WD0006 takes a similar vintage direction at a comparable price. The S4056 offers 200m vs the WD0006’s typical dive rating — worth comparing directly if water resistance depth matters.

vs. Aquatrident Field Bronze — The Aquatrident Field shares the 200m field-watch positioning with a bronze case for a different material character. The S4056 is the steel option for buyers who prefer stainless over patinating bronze.

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Specifications

Model: S204056 Baltany Affordable 36mm Explorer Homage Watch
Movement Model: NH38 Automatic
Case: 316L Stainless Steel, Polishing and Brushing
Case Diameter: 36mm (including crown 38.9mm)
Dial: Classic Black/Chocolate Brown with Sunburst, Retro Luminous, Applied Hour Markers
Luminous: Swiss Super-LumiNova® GL old
Lug to Lug : 43.5mm
Thickness: 12.2mm (Including Glass)
Glass: Dome Sapphire Crystal, AR Coating
Hands: Benz Hands, Polished, with Luminous
Crown: 316L Stainless Steel, Screw-in, with LOGO
Caseback: Screw-in, Brushing
Strap: 316L Stainless Steel Bracelet, Brushing
Buckle: 316L Stainless Steel, With LOGO
Waterproof: 200M(20ATM)
Weight: About 133g

Package

1 x Portable Anti-drop Watch Box
1 x Leather Watch Bag
1 x BALTANY Watch
1 x Bracelet
1 x Strap Removal Tool
1 x Soft Cleaning Cloth
1 x User Manual
1 x Warranty Card
1 x 2 Years Warranty

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