Which is cheaper, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Baltic HMS 003?

At MSRP the Baltic HMS 003 is the cheaper of the two at $416, against $6,300 for the Bremont Altitude Chronograph — a $5,884 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Baltic HMS 003?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Baltic HMS 003 — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Baltic HMS 003?

The Bremont Altitude Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph or the Baltic HMS 003?

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

What movement does the Bremont Altitude Chronograph run compared to the Baltic HMS 003?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Bremont Altitude Chronograph uses the BE-50AE and the Baltic HMS 003 uses the Miyota 8315.

Side by side

Bremont Altitude ChronographvsBaltic HMS 003

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

Bremont Altitude Chronograph

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MSRP $6,300

Baltic HMS 003

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MSRP $416

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Altitude Chronograph42mm

HMS 00336mm

Power Reserve

Altitude Chronograph40h

HMS 00360h

Water Resistance

Altitude Chronograph100m

HMS 00350m

MSRP

Altitude Chronograph$6,300

HMS 003$416

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hesalite

Dial Color

Silver

Blue Gilt

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

BE-50AE

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

40h

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$6,300

$416

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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.

Bremont Altitude Chronograph

Owners note faint marks on the case sides and back, with minor wear and creasing on the strap. Reviewers flag the "DANGER EJECTION SEAT" wordmark on the dial as a divisive design choice that disrupts the MB series' usual stark tone, though they praise the improved smoothness and click precision of the Roto Click rotating bezel. On balance, the Bremont Altitude Chronograph elicits mixed reactions, with design elements like the dial text being a point of contention for reviewers.

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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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