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Astor + Banks ChronovsBaltic HMS 002

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Chrono
Astor + BanksChrono
MSRP $575
HMS 002
BalticHMS 002
MSRP $389

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chrono44mm
HMS 00238mm
Power Reserve
Chrono40h
HMS 00260h
Water Resistance
Chrono100m
HMS 00250m
MSRP
Chrono$575
HMS 002$389

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
44mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Ronda 5050.B
Miyota 8315
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$575
$389

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What people say

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Astor + Banks Chrono

Owners widely praise the Astor + Banks Chrono for its sporty design, wrist-friendly 38.5mm size, and enthusiast-friendly price starting at $525. One reviewer notes the date numeral is consistently half in shadow due to deep-set placement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Astor + Banks Chrono highly for its design and value at the price point.

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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