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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVDvsStraton Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

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HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
StratonStraton Yacht Racer Quartz
MSRP $349

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz42mm
Power Reserve
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz
Water Resistance
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz100m
MSRP
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416
Straton Yacht Racer Quartz$349

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
42mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Miyota 6S21
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
60h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$349

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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.

Straton Yacht Racer Quartz

Owners report the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz is in excellent condition with flawless sapphire crystal and lumed bezel, and some find the 42mm case a bit wide. Reviewers praise the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz as a fun, colorful, and quirky chronograph offering exceptional value under $300 with a retro design and a reliable Miyota quartz movement. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Straton Yacht Racer Quartz highly for its exceptional value and retro design.

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