Which is cheaper, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Maen Manhattan 40?

At MSRP the Baltic HMS 003 is the cheaper of the two at $416, against $799 for the Maen Manhattan 40 — a $383 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Maen Manhattan 40?

The Maen Manhattan 40 wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Baltic HMS 003 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Maen Manhattan 40?

The Maen Manhattan 40 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Maen Manhattan 40?

The Baltic HMS 003 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Maen Manhattan 40.

Side by side

Baltic HMS 003vsMaen Manhattan 40

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

Baltic HMS 003

hms-003-blue-gilt

MSRP $416

Maen Manhattan 40

manhattan-40-m3-1-1

MSRP $799

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HMS 00336mm

Manhattan 4040mm

Power Reserve

HMS 00360h

Manhattan 4040h

Water Resistance

HMS 00350m

Manhattan 40100m

MSRP

HMS 003$416

Manhattan 40$799

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue Gilt

M3.1.1

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

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Power Reserve

60h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$416

$799

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Baltic HMS 003

The Baltic HMS 003 is widely praised for its vintage charm, featuring a three-dimensional sector dial with a deep blue and gilt color scheme, heat-treated blue hands, and varied textures. Owners and reviewers highlight its 36.5mm case size, high-dome crystal, and Beads of Rice bracelet as particularly appealing. The Miyota 8315 automatic movement provides a 60-hour power reserve and stop-seconds function. One owner notes the domed hesalite crystal is prone to scratching. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic HMS 003 highly for its unbelievably gorgeous design and vintage aesthetic at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic HMS 003's downsized case to 36.5mm is a significant strength, making it a genuinely vintage-sized watch. A notable trade-off is the relatively thin lume on the watch, which is 'not the brightest' but still functional. Reviewers disagree on the watch's overall build quality, with one reviewer stating it has "better finishing" than the previous model, while another reviewer notes that specific details about the watch's finishing, indexes, or overall build quality are not mentioned.

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Maen Manhattan 40

Owners appreciate the Maen Manhattan 40's thin case and unique dial, with some finding its proportions too large for smaller wrists. One owner noted a snagging crown and difficult winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +18s/d to +24s/d on the 37mm version, while another owner of the 40mm model did not specify accuracy. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Maen Manhattan 40 to be a good value, with its thinness and dial finishing being key strengths.

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