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CWC 6BB-WRvsBaltic HMS 003

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

6BB-WR
CWC6BB-WR
MSRP $1,875
HMS 003
BalticHMS 003
MSRP $416

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
6BB-WR42mm
HMS 00336mm
Power Reserve
6BB-WR40h
HMS 00360h
Water Resistance
6BB-WR100m
HMS 00350m
MSRP
6BB-WR$1,875
HMS 003$416

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
14.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
CWC 6BB-WR
Blue Gilt

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,875
$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.

CWC 6BB-WR

The CWC 6BB-WR is widely praised for its legible matte black dial, strong lume, and crisp chronograph operation. Owners and reviewers note its military heritage and rugged, confidence-inspiring build with a screw-down crown and pushers. The Sellita SW510 BH b automatic movement kept time within COSC range in testing. However, its 14.9mm thickness and 80g weight make it wear large, and the cam-lever movement lacks the satisfying click of a column wheel. Fixed bars limit strap options. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the CWC 6BB-WR highly for its legible dial and robust pilot chronograph design at its 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.

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