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CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATIONvsBaltic HMS 003

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

EDGE EXPLORATION
CIGA DesignEDGE EXPLORATION
MSRP $359
HMS 003
BalticHMS 003
MSRP $416
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION

Owners widely praise the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION for its impressive quality and packaging, noting its surprisingly light feel on the wrist. One owner reports the stock strap may be too small for some wrists, but replacement straps are readily available. On balance, owners rate the CIGA Design EDGE EXPLORATION highly for its perceived quality and comfortable, lightweight wearability.

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
EDGE EXPLORATION48mm
HMS 00336mm
Power Reserve
EDGE EXPLORATION40h
HMS 00360h
Water Resistance
EDGE EXPLORATION30m
HMS 00350m
MSRP
EDGE EXPLORATION$359
HMS 003$416

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Skeleton
Sport
Diameter
48mm
36mm
Thickness
12.3mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Black
Blue Gilt
Lume
Swiss Super-Luminova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
40h
60h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$359
$416
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