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Fears Jubilee EditionvsBaltic HMS 003

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Jubilee Edition
FearsJubilee Edition
MSRP $2,875
HMS 003
BalticHMS 003
MSRP $416

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Jubilee Edition38mm
HMS 00336mm
Power Reserve
Jubilee Edition40h
HMS 00360h
Water Resistance
Jubilee Edition10m
HMS 00350m
MSRP
Jubilee Edition$2,875
HMS 003$416

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.25mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
42mm
46mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
10m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Jubilee Edition
Blue Gilt

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 7001
Miyota 8315
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,875
$416

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Fears Jubilee Edition

Fears Jubilee Edition owners widely praise its elegant 38mm cushion case, graceful curves, and beautiful Royal Purple sunray dial with applied numerals. The watch is noted for its thin, comfortable OEM bracelet and excellent finishing. It is powered by a manually wound ETA 7001 movement, which one owner reported achieved exceptional accuracy of +0 seconds per day due to in-house finishing and adjustment. Water resistance is rated at 50 meters. One owner felt the Fears Jubilee Edition was overpriced, despite its beauty. Overall, owners rate the Fears Jubilee Edition highly for its elegant design and exceptional accuracy at the 38mm size.

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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