Which is cheaper, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Baltic HMS 003?

At MSRP the Hemel HD24 Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $416 for the Baltic HMS 003 — a $116 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Baltic HMS 003?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Baltic HMS 003 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Baltic HMS 003?

The Hemel HD24 Automatic is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Hemel HD24 Automatic or the Baltic HMS 003?

The Baltic HMS 003 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Hemel HD24 Automatic.

What movement does the Hemel HD24 Automatic run compared to the Baltic HMS 003?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Hemel HD24 Automatic uses the Seiko NH38A and the Baltic HMS 003 uses the Miyota 8315.

Side by side

Hemel HD24 AutomaticvsBaltic HMS 003

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

Hemel HD24 Automatic

the-gallant

MSRP $300

Baltic HMS 003

hms-003-blue-gilt

MSRP $416

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HD24 Automatic40mm

HMS 00336mm

Power Reserve

HD24 Automatic40h

HMS 00360h

Water Resistance

HD24 Automatic200m

HMS 00350m

MSRP

HD24 Automatic$300

HMS 003$416

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Hesalite

Dial Color

Gallant USAF Edition

Blue Gilt

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38A

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

40h

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$416

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