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DIFICIANO MarlinvsBaltic HMS 002

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Marlin
DIFICIANOMarlin
MSRP $399
HMS 002
BalticHMS 002
MSRP $389
What people say

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DIFICIANO Marlin

Owners widely praise the DIFICIANO Marlin for its attractive green dial and value, with many receiving compliments. Reviewers note its appealing domed crystal and seamless case construction. Some owners find the automatic movement acceptable for the price, though a minority suggest alternatives offer better value. The rotor is described as loud, and the watch can feel a bit thick. The stock leather strap is considered adequate but often replaced. Overall, owners rate the DIFICIANO Marlin highly for its aesthetic appeal and perceived value.

Baltic HMS 002

The Baltic HMS 002 is widely praised for its attractive sector dial design and stepped case with varied finishes. Reviewers and owners highlight the acrylic crystal for its softer dial appearance and the watch's refined finishing. Its value is frequently noted as exceptional, with a price around €435.60. Some reviewers find the dial design overly intricate, and one dislikes the white seconds hand. The Miyota 8315 automatic movement is standard for the price point, offering a 60-hour power reserve but featuring a ghost date position and accuracy rated at -20/+40 seconds per day. Overall, the Baltic HMS 002 is highly regarded for its design and value, with the sector dial being a key draw.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Marlin40mm
HMS 00238mm
Power Reserve
Marlin
HMS 00260h
Water Resistance
Marlin300m
HMS 00250m
MSRP
Marlin$399
HMS 002$389

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
13.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
47mm
Water Resistance
300m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Dark Gun
Black
Lume
Swiss SuperLumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$399
$389
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