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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVDvsCWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

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

HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416
SBS 1987 Aged Special
CWCSBS 1987 Aged Special
MSRP $1,083
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.

CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special

Owners widely praise the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special for its rugged build and military heritage, with some finding its quality comparable to higher-end watches. A reviewer notes the 41mm PVD-coated watch features a bright SuperLuminova dial. One owner reports a bit of play in the 60-click bezel, present from new, alongside minor wear on the PVD coating and bezel insert. On balance, owners rate the CWC SBS 1987 Aged Special highly for its rugged build and military heritage, despite some questioning its value at £700.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
SBS 1987 Aged Special40mm
Power Reserve
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
SBS 1987 Aged Special40h
Water Resistance
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
SBS 1987 Aged Special300m
MSRP
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416
SBS 1987 Aged Special$1,083

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
SBS 1987 Aged Special
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$1,083
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