Which is cheaper, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

At MSRP the Baltic HMS 003 is the cheaper of the two at $416, against $1,799 for the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph — a $1,383 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Zelos Starfighter Chronograph wears larger at 41mm versus 36mm for the Baltic HMS 003 — a 5mm difference across the dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

The Baltic HMS 003 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph.

What movement does the Baltic HMS 003 run compared to the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic HMS 003 uses the Miyota 8315 and the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph uses the ETA 2894 Élaboré.

Side by side

Baltic HMS 003vsZelos Starfighter Chronograph

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

Baltic HMS 003

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MSRP $416

Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

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MSRP $1,799

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HMS 00336mm

Starfighter Chronograph41mm

Power Reserve

HMS 00360h

Starfighter Chronograph40h

Water Resistance

HMS 00350m

Starfighter Chronograph50m

MSRP

HMS 003$416

Starfighter Chronograph$1,799

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue Gilt

Spitfire LE

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

ETA 2894 Élaboré

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$416

$1,799

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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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Zelos Starfighter Chronograph

Owners find the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph appealing, with one noting the beauty of the Aventurine dial and another praising the blue dial and lumed subdials. One owner is selling the watch to acquire other chronographs. Overall, owners appreciate the aesthetic appeal of the Zelos Starfighter Chronograph, particularly its dial options and lumed subdials.

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