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Baltic Hermétique TourervsBaltic HMS 003

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Hermétique Tourer
BalticHermétique Tourer
MSRP $594
HMS 003
BalticHMS 003
MSRP $416

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hermétique Tourer37mm
HMS 00336mm
Power Reserve
Hermétique Tourer42h
HMS 00360h
Water Resistance
Hermétique Tourer150m
HMS 00350m
MSRP
Hermétique Tourer$594
HMS 003$416

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
37mm
36mm
Thickness
10.8mm
13mm
Water Resistance
150m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
Beige
Blue Gilt
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
42h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$594
$416

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Baltic Hermétique Tourer

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Baltic Hermétique Tourer for its cohesive vintage-inspired design, appealing layered dials, and legible displays, with particular admiration for its dial depth and indices. The 37mm case is frequently cited as well-proportioned and wearable, complemented by 150m water resistance and impressive value. The recessed crown is a consistent point of discussion, with many finding it fiddly for hand-winding and setting due to its integrated design, though some note this is a stylistic nod to historical waterproof cases. One owner raised a concern about potential marker misalignment on affordable watches. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Hermétique Tourer highly for its attractive design and value at the price point.

From video reviewers

The Hermétique Tourer offers strong legibility due to its fully lumed indices. Reviewers noted the lume brightness could be improved.

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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