Which is cheaper, the Baltic HMS 002 or the MAKINA GABRIEL_I?

At MSRP the Baltic HMS 002 is the cheaper of the two at $389, against $725 for the MAKINA GABRIEL_I — a $336 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic HMS 002 or the MAKINA GABRIEL_I?

The MAKINA GABRIEL_I wears larger at 40mm versus 38mm for the Baltic HMS 002 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic HMS 002 or the MAKINA GABRIEL_I?

The MAKINA GABRIEL_I is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 002.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic HMS 002 or the MAKINA GABRIEL_I?

The Baltic HMS 002 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 38 hours on the MAKINA GABRIEL_I.

What movement does the Baltic HMS 002 run compared to the MAKINA GABRIEL_I?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic HMS 002 uses the Miyota 8315 and the MAKINA GABRIEL_I uses the Sellita SW260-1.

Baltic HMS 002vsMakina MAKINA GABRIEL_I

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Baltic HMS 002

MSRP $389

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Makina MAKINA GABRIEL_I

MSRP $725

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The measurements

Sized up.

Catalogue photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimetre scale.

HMS 002

MAKINA GABRIEL_I

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

47mm

n/a

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

13mm

11.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

60h

highest

38h

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$389

lowest

$725

Movement

What drives the hands.

Miyota 8315

Sellita SW260-1

Spec

HMS 002

MAKINA GABRIEL_I

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

n/a

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

Sellita SW260-1

Power Reserve

60h

38h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$389

$725

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