Which is cheaper, the Baltic HMS 002 or the Laco Cottbus 38?

At MSRP the Baltic HMS 002 is the cheaper of the two at $389, against $540 for the Laco Cottbus 38 — a $151 gap before any retailer discounting.

What movement does the Baltic HMS 002 run compared to the Laco Cottbus 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic HMS 002 uses the Miyota 8315 and the Laco Cottbus 38 uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Baltic HMS 002vsLaco Cottbus 38

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MSRP $389

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MSRP $540

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HMS 00238mm

Cottbus 3838mm

Power Reserve

HMS 00260h

Cottbus 38—

Water Resistance

HMS 00250m

Cottbus 38—

MSRP

HMS 002$389

Cottbus 38$540

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Mineral

Dial Color

Black

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

60h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$389

$540

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