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Baltic HMS 003vsKUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

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

HMS 003
BalticHMS 003
MSRP $416
SOMBRERO 90-011
KUOESOMBRERO 90-011
MSRP $980

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 00336mm
SOMBRERO 90-01138mm
Power Reserve
HMS 00360h
SOMBRERO 90-01142h
Water Resistance
HMS 00350m
SOMBRERO 90-011200m
MSRP
HMS 003$416
SOMBRERO 90-011$980

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
13mm
12.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45.5mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue Gilt
Black
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
60h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$980

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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.

KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011

Owners widely praise the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 for its stunning dials, blued hands, and quality finishing, with many highlighting its great value and vintage-inspired aesthetic. The comfortable jubilee bracelet and excellent lume are frequently mentioned positives. One owner notes the watch is "pretty thick in regards to height," and another points out minor criticism regarding the handset finish and crown edges, with indices and handset sharing a similar color that can obscure visibility. The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 utilizes a Miyota 9039 movement, with reported accuracy ranging from -10 to +30 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011 highly for its attractive design and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The KUOE SOMBRERO 90-011's vintage-inspired dial and hands are a strong point, with reviewers noting their aesthetic appeal. The watch's design is also praised for its uniqueness, with one reviewer calling it "design perfection." However, the relatively short 40-hour power reserve of the MIYOTA Cal.9039 automatic movement is a notable weakness.

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