Which is cheaper, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

At MSRP the Baltic HMS 003 is the cheaper of the two at $416, against $2,150 for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE — a $1,734 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE wears larger at 38.5mm versus 36mm for the Baltic HMS 003 — a 2.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

The Baltic HMS 003 is rated to 50m versus 30m for the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE.

What movement does the Baltic HMS 003 run compared to the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic HMS 003 uses the Miyota 8315 and the Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE uses the L615.3.

Side by side

Baltic HMS 003vsLongines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

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

Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

L4.795.4.58.0

MSRP $2,150

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HMS 00336mm

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE38.5mm

Power Reserve

HMS 00360h

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE—

Water Resistance

HMS 00350m

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE30m

MSRP

HMS 003$416

FLAGSHIP HERITAGE$2,150

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Blue Gilt

Anthracite

Indices

Applied

—

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

L615.3

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

60h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$416

$2,150

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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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Longines FLAGSHIP HERITAGE

The Longines Flagship Heritage is widely praised for its impeccable finishing, timeless vintage-inspired design, and exceptional value, with reviewers highlighting its elegant cream dial with gilt markers, dauphine hands, and applied logo, as well as its comfortable 38.5mm case size. Owners appreciate its refined aesthetic, suitable for dressed occasions and as a first watch, and some note the special design on the case back. However, its 42-hour power reserve and 12.4mm thickness are flagged as drawbacks, with one owner suspecting an issue with the self-winding mechanism. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Flagship Heritage highly for its elegant vintage design and exceptional value at its price point.

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