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Baltic HMS 003vsMarathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR

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

HMS 003
BalticHMS 003
MSRP $416
Jeep Rubicon TSAR
MarathonJeep Rubicon TSAR
MSRP $1,650

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 00336mm
Jeep Rubicon TSAR41mm
Power Reserve
HMS 00360h
Jeep Rubicon TSAR40h
Water Resistance
HMS 00350m
Jeep Rubicon TSAR300m
MSRP
HMS 003$416
Jeep Rubicon TSAR$1,650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
13mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue Gilt
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Swiss High-Torque Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$1,650

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR

Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR owners praise its toughness and 41mm size for a 7" wrist, noting the sapphire crystal remains nearly flawless after a decade of near-daily wear and abuse. Tritium lume is still acceptable in darkness, and the bezel, though missing its 0-mark triangle, remains tight and clicks solidly. The watch features a steel case water-resistant to 300 meters, a Sellita SW200-1 automatic movement, and dual branding that de-emphasizes Marathon. Overall, owners rate the Marathon Jeep Rubicon TSAR highly for its exceptional durability and practical size.

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