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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVDvsBaltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

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HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416
MR Classic - Gold PVD
BalticMR Classic - Gold PVD
MSRP $589

At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Power Reserve
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Water Resistance
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
MSRP
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
60h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$589

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What people say

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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

One owner reported poor quality with a plastic-like crystal, audible rattling, and significant timekeeping issues within 24 hours, deeming the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD overpriced. Another commenter felt the design needed upgrades to its movement and crystal, noting a cheap feel to the dial's textured section. On balance, the consensus among the limited owner feedback is that the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD has significant quality concerns for its price point.

Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

Owners widely report the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's movement winds smoothly, and the 36mm case, while small, does not feel cheap. Reviewers note the gold PVD coating, paired with black dials and applied Breguet numerals, evokes a vintage aesthetic. One owner points out the acrylic crystal, while another reviewer flags the Hangzhou micro-rotor movement as rattly and loose on the wrist. The movement features a gold-toned rotor, blue screws, and pink jewels, and the case has vertical brushing on the bezel and circular brushing on the lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's vintage aesthetic and smooth winding action, despite some concerns about the micro-rotor movement's rattle.

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