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Baltic HMS 002vsBrew Metric Lite

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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.

Brew Metric Lite

The Brew Metric Lite is praised for its comfortable wear and attractive dial. Owners note the Miyota 6T27 automatic movement, which offers a 40-hour power reserve and features a signed rotor. It includes applied indices with polished "mountain-top" details and lume pips. Some owners, however, express a desire for a larger case and crown. Overall, owners appreciate the Brew Metric Lite for its comfortable wear and beautiful dial.

At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 00238mm
Metric Lite30mm
Power Reserve
HMS 00260h
Metric Lite
Water Resistance
HMS 00250m
Metric Lite50m
MSRP
HMS 002$389
Metric Lite$375

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Sport
Mechanical
Diameter
38mm
30mm
Thickness
13mm
10.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
34mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Applied Index Markers
Indices
Applied

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
6T27
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
60h
0h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$389
$375
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