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Beaufort AerotimervsBaltic HMS 002

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

Aerotimer
BeaufortAerotimer
MSRP $599
HMS 002
BalticHMS 002
MSRP $389
What people say

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Beaufort Aerotimer

Owners widely praise the Beaufort Aerotimer for its handsome, high-contrast salmon dial and museum-quality finishing, creating a sharp dress field watch with excellent legibility and a crisp California dial. One owner notes the power reserve is closer to 30-34 hours than advertised and finds the 11.45mm thickness slightly noticeable, while another would change the strap. Lume on the 3 and 9 o'clock markers is reportedly poor. Overall, owners rate the Beaufort Aerotimer highly for its vintage style and beautiful craftsmanship at its price point.

Baltic HMS 002

The Baltic HMS 002 is widely praised for its attractive sector dial design and stepped case with varied finishes. Reviewers and owners highlight the acrylic crystal for its softer dial appearance and the watch's refined finishing. Its value is frequently noted as exceptional, with a price around €435.60. Some reviewers find the dial design overly intricate, and one dislikes the white seconds hand. The Miyota 8315 automatic movement is standard for the price point, offering a 60-hour power reserve but featuring a ghost date position and accuracy rated at -20/+40 seconds per day. Overall, the Baltic HMS 002 is highly regarded for its design and value, with the sector dial being a key draw.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Aerotimer40mm
HMS 00238mm
Power Reserve
Aerotimer42h
HMS 00260h
Water Resistance
Aerotimer100m
HMS 00250m
MSRP
Aerotimer$599
HMS 002$389

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.45mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
48.5mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Navy
Black
Lume
C1 Super-LumiNova applied to 3hr, 6hr, 9hr, and 12hr indices and hands for low-l
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
STP1-11
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
42h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$599
$389
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