Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Arsenale 37 or the Baltic HMS 002?

At MSRP the Baltic HMS 002 is the cheaper of the two at $389, against $985 for the Venezianico Arsenale 37 — a $596 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Arsenale 37 or the Baltic HMS 002?

The Baltic HMS 002 wears larger at 38mm versus 37mm for the Venezianico Arsenale 37 — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Arsenale 37 or the Baltic HMS 002?

The Venezianico Arsenale 37 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 002.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Arsenale 37 or the Baltic HMS 002?

The Baltic HMS 002 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Venezianico Arsenale 37.

What movement does the Venezianico Arsenale 37 run compared to the Baltic HMS 002?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Arsenale 37 uses the Miyota 9039 and the Baltic HMS 002 uses the Miyota 8315.

Side by side

Venezianico Arsenale 37vsBaltic HMS 002

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Venezianico Arsenale 37

arsenale-37-6121501c

MSRP $985

Baltic HMS 002

hms-002-black

MSRP $389

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Arsenale 3737mm

HMS 00238mm

Power Reserve

Arsenale 3740h

HMS 00260h

Water Resistance

Arsenale 37100m

HMS 00250m

MSRP

Arsenale 37$985

HMS 002$389

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hesalite

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9039

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

40h

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$985

$389

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What people say

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Venezianico Arsenale 37

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Venezianico Arsenale 37 for its superb execution and value, highlighting its thin 8.95mm case and excellent finishing for its sub-$1000 price. The dynamic dial, featuring Côtes de Genève, is noted as a positive design element. Some owners desire a smaller diameter and half links for the bracelet, and the strap-changing mechanism is described as difficult. One reviewer points out the lack of lume and visible screws fastening the bracelet, while another notes the seconds hand can become invisible under certain lighting conditions. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Venezianico Arsenale 37 highly for its impressive finishing and thin case at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's compact 37mm case is a notable strength, fitting almost every wrist perfectly. A weakness is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a drawback for some users. Reviewers disagree on the lug-to-lug length, with some finding it too short and others not mentioning it as an issue.

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Baltic HMS 002

The Baltic HMS 002 is widely praised for its attractive sector dial design and stepped case with varied finishes. Reviewers and owners highlight the acrylic crystal for its softer dial appearance and the watch's refined finishing. Its value is frequently noted as exceptional, with a price around €435.60. Some reviewers find the dial design overly intricate, and one dislikes the white seconds hand. The Miyota 8315 automatic movement is standard for the price point, offering a 60-hour power reserve but featuring a ghost date position and accuracy rated at -20/+40 seconds per day. Overall, the Baltic HMS 002 is highly regarded for its design and value, with the sector dial being a key draw.

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