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Hitori HabukavsBaltic HMS 002

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What people say

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Hitori Habuka

Owners widely praise the Hitori Habuka for its Grand Seiko-inspired dial and design, with one owner highlighting its bracelet as exceptional for the price. The watch features a mix of brushed and polished finishes, and owners appreciate the solid, screwed links contributing to a satisfying heft. However, the Hitori Habuka lacks lume on the dial and hands, and some find the dial design unconvincing compared to its high-end inspiration, with criticism also directed at the minute markers. Overall, owners rate the Hitori Habuka highly for its impressive bracelet and finishing efforts at an affordable price point.

From video reviewers

The dial's textured finish, resembling the Grand Seiko Snowflake, is a notable strength. Reviewers expressed a desire for higher water resistance, specifically 100m instead of the current 50m.

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

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Habuka39mm
HMS 00238mm
Power Reserve
Habuka41h
HMS 00260h
Water Resistance
Habuka100m
HMS 00250m
MSRP
Habuka$438
HMS 002$389

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Diameter
39mm
38mm
Thickness
11.5mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.0mm
47mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
41h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$438
$389
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