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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVDvsBoldr Venture

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HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416
Venture
BoldrVenture
MSRP $339

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Venture38mm
Power Reserve
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Venture40h
Water Resistance
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
Venture200m
MSRP
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416
Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Tool
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Black Dawn
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Seiko NH35A
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$339

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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.

Boldr Venture

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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