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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVDvsZelos Swordfish Field 38

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HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416
Swordfish Field 38
ZelosSwordfish Field 38
MSRP $399

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Swordfish Field 3838mm
Power Reserve
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Swordfish Field 3840h
Water Resistance
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
Swordfish Field 38200m
MSRP
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416
Swordfish Field 38$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Bronze

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$399

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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.

Zelos Swordfish Field 38

Owners widely praise the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 for its comfortable dimensions, noting they are acceptable both on paper and in practice. The Seiko NH35 movement is highlighted for its exceptionally smooth winding feel. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Swordfish Field 38 highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

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