Which is cheaper, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Baltic HMS 003?

At MSRP the BOLDR x ArtStory is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $416 for the Baltic HMS 003 — a $117 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Baltic HMS 003?

The BOLDR x ArtStory wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Baltic HMS 003 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Baltic HMS 003?

The BOLDR x ArtStory is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the BOLDR x ArtStory or the Baltic HMS 003?

The Baltic HMS 003 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the BOLDR x ArtStory.

What movement does the BOLDR x ArtStory run compared to the Baltic HMS 003?

Both watches run automatic movements — the BOLDR x ArtStory uses the Seiko NH35A and the Baltic HMS 003 uses the Miyota 8315.

Side by side

Boldr BOLDR x ArtStoryvsBaltic HMS 003

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

Boldr BOLDR x ArtStory

boldr-x-artstory

MSRP $299

Baltic HMS 003

hms-003-blue-gilt

MSRP $416

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

BOLDR x ArtStory38mm

HMS 00336mm

Power Reserve

BOLDR x ArtStory40h

HMS 00360h

Water Resistance

BOLDR x ArtStory200m

HMS 00350m

MSRP

BOLDR x ArtStory$299

HMS 003$416

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hesalite

AR Coating

Yes

Inner

Dial Color

BOLDR x Art Story by Autistic Thai Foundation

Blue Gilt

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35A

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

40h

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$299

$416

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