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Farer 35MM CUSHION CASEvsBaltic HMS 003

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HMS 003
BalticHMS 003
MSRP $416
What people say

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Farer 35MM CUSHION CASE

Owners widely praise the Farer 35MM CUSHION CASE for its compact wearability, with a 10mm thickness and 38mm lug-to-lug measurement, and its attractive, art deco-inspired dials featuring vibrant color gradients. Reviewers highlight the reinterpreted case angles, steeper bezel slope, and the visually appealing hand-wound Sellita SW210-1 movement with custom finishing. Some owners find the 35mm size wears smaller than expected, while others note cushion cases can wear larger than their stated diameter, and there is a split opinion on whether the 35mm size is ideal for all wrists. The watch is powered by a Sellita SW210-1 movement with a 45-hour power reserve and is water resistant to 50 meters, priced around $1165/€1,195/£1,045. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Farer 35MM CUSHION CASE highly for its distinctive design and perceived value.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
35MM CUSHION CASE35mm
HMS 00336mm
Power Reserve
35MM CUSHION CASE45h
HMS 00360h
Water Resistance
35MM CUSHION CASE50m
HMS 00350m
MSRP
35MM CUSHION CASE$1,045
HMS 003$416

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
35mm
36mm
Thickness
10.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
38mm
46mm
Lug Width
18mm
20mm
Material
316L marine-grade stainless steel
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Blue
Blue Gilt

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW210-1
Miyota 8315
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
45h
60h
Jewels
18
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,045
$416
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