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Baltic Aquascaphe TitaniumvsBaltic HMS 003

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Aquascaphe Titanium
BalticAquascaphe Titanium
MSRP $788
HMS 003
BalticHMS 003
MSRP $416

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aquascaphe Titanium41mm
HMS 00336mm
Power Reserve
Aquascaphe Titanium42h
HMS 00360h
Water Resistance
Aquascaphe Titanium300m
HMS 00350m
MSRP
Aquascaphe Titanium$788
HMS 003$416

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Sport
Diameter
41mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Blue Gilt
Lume
SuperLuminova
None

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$788
$416

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Baltic Aquascaphe Titanium

The Baltic Aquascaphe Titanium is widely praised for its lightweight, brushed grade 5 titanium case, vintage-inspired high-domed sapphire crystal, and visually appealing ceramic bezel. Owners and reviewers highlight its modern, purpose-driven design with squared-off crown guards and a no-date display, noting excellent finishing for its price point. The watch offers 300m water resistance and a fully lumed bezel. Some reviewers find the 41mm bezel less vintage than the original and note potential glare issues, while others welcome the updated design and improved specifications. One owner reported a bezel detachment issue, leading to a repair quote that sparked debate within the community regarding value and quality for the price. The movement is a Miyota 9039 with a 42-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Aquascaphe Titanium highly for its contemporary dive watch design and excellent finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The watch's comfortable fit for smaller wrists is a notable strength, with a 41mm case size and 47mm lug-to-lug fit. A potential weakness is the ceramic bezel's potential for wear and tear. Reviewers disagree on the watch's lume, with one reviewer mentioning it's not the brightest and the other not mentioning it at all.

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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