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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVDvsVario VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

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
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
VarioVARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench
MSRP $499

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench37mm
Power Reserve
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench40h
Water Resistance
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench100m
MSRP
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416
VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench$499

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38mm
37mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
UltraHex Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Yellow

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$499

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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.

VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench

Owners praise the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench for its price point and the dial's color-shifting effects, with one owner noting it as a great limited edition. A reviewer highlights its lightweight titanium case and sand-textured pink dial. Some with larger wrists may find its 36mm size compact. One owner dislikes the strap and notes the movement can occasionally be loud. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the VARIO x RZE UltraHex Titanium Trench highly for its unique dial and value at the price.

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