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Henry Archer TidslinjevsBaltic HMS 003

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Tidslinje
Henry ArcherTidslinje
MSRP $5,699
HMS 003
BalticHMS 003
MSRP $416

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tidslinje40mm
HMS 00336mm
Power Reserve
Tidslinje40h
HMS 00360h
Water Resistance
Tidslinje200m
HMS 00350m
MSRP
Tidslinje$5,699
HMS 003$416

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12.1mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel (DLC coated)
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Grey
Blue Gilt

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$5,699
$416

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Henry Archer Tidslinje

Owners widely praise the Henry Archer Tidslinje for its superb build quality, captivating dial designs, and comfortable wearability, with many highlighting its 40mm size and 12.1mm thickness as very wearable. The triple date function is appreciated for its utility and collection variety, and the beads of rice bracelet is frequently noted for its comfort and quality. Accuracy figures vary, with some owners reporting +/- 2-4 seconds per day and others around 10-15 seconds per day as advertised. Some owners find the day/month indicators and the numbering for days of the week to be tiny and hard to read, and the black bezel is considered disproportionately large and cosmetic by some. One owner noted disappointment that a micro-adjust clasp is no longer offered on the Lunaris model. Overall, owners rate the Henry Archer Tidslinje highly for its captivating design and excellent value for money.

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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