Which is cheaper, the Forward Watch Co. Reminder or the Baltic HMS 002?

At MSRP the Forward Watch Co. Reminder is the cheaper of the two at $300, against $389 for the Baltic HMS 002 — a $89 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Forward Watch Co. Reminder or the Baltic HMS 002?

The Forward Watch Co. Reminder wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Baltic HMS 002 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Forward Watch Co. Reminder or the Baltic HMS 002?

The Forward Watch Co. Reminder is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 002.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Forward Watch Co. Reminder or the Baltic HMS 002?

The Baltic HMS 002 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Forward Watch Co. Reminder.

What movement does the Forward Watch Co. Reminder run compared to the Baltic HMS 002?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Forward Watch Co. Reminder uses the Seiko NH38 and the Baltic HMS 002 uses the Miyota 8315.

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Forward Watch Co. RemindervsBaltic HMS 002

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Forward Watch Co.Reminder

MSRP $300

Baltic HMS 002

hms-002-black

MSRP $389

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Reminder40mm

HMS 00238mm

Power Reserve

Reminder41h

HMS 00260h

Water Resistance

Reminder100m

HMS 00250m

MSRP

Reminder$300

HMS 002$389

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hesalite

Dial Color

—

Black

Lume

Super-Luminova BGW9Strap: FKM Rubber + Nylon NATO

None

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH38

Miyota 8315

Power Reserve

41h

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$300

$389

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