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What people say

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Brillier Flieger

Owners widely praise the Brillier Flieger's well-brushed stainless steel case and its 39mm size, though some find the 13mm thickness a bit substantial. Accuracy is consistently reported as exceptional, with readings around +0.4 seconds per day. Opinions are split on the lume, with one owner describing it as "INTENSE" and fully lumed, while another found it weak and short-lasting. The included straps are generally considered undesirable. Overall, owners rate the Brillier Flieger highly for its excellent accuracy and case finishing at the price point.

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

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Flieger39mm
HMS 00336mm
Power Reserve
Flieger
HMS 00360h
Water Resistance
Flieger100m
HMS 00350m
MSRP
Flieger$795
HMS 003$416

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Blue Gilt

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
0h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$795
$416
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