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Geckota Chronotimer Sports EditionvsBaltic HMS 003

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Chronotimer Sports Edition
GeckotaChronotimer Sports Edition
MSRP $499
HMS 003
BalticHMS 003
MSRP $416

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Chronotimer Sports Edition41.5mm
HMS 00336mm
Power Reserve
Chronotimer Sports Edition40h
HMS 00360h
Water Resistance
Chronotimer Sports Edition100m
HMS 00350m
MSRP
Chronotimer Sports Edition$499
HMS 003$416

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Sport
Diameter
41.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12.35mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.8mm
46mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Maroon
Blue Gilt

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$499
$416

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Geckota Chronotimer Sports Edition

The Geckota Maroon Red strap is considered decent with good colors by one owner, but the red stripes are too thick and the lines are too close together, and it is also noted as being too long with "meh" colors compared to other options. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Geckota Maroon Red strap to be a functional accessory with some aesthetic drawbacks.

From video reviewers

The polished and brushed steel case finishing is a shared strength. The hand-wound mechanical chronograph movement is also a consistent point. No shared weaknesses were identified.

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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