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Baltic HMS 002vsOrient Classic Watch

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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.

Orient Classic Watch

Owners widely praise the Orient Classic Watch for its excellent fit and finish, polished look suitable for suits, and classy signed crown. The modern 40mm case size and retro styling are appreciated, allowing it to blend well with any outfit without being ostentatious. The crown is not screw-down but operates smoothly. Overall, owners consider the Orient Classic Watch a well-built, ideal suit watch that they would buy again.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 00238mm
Classic Watch40mm
Power Reserve
HMS 00260h
Classic Watch40h
Water Resistance
HMS 00250m
Classic Watch100m
MSRP
HMS 002$389
Classic Watch$245

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
11.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Mineral

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
60h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$389
$245
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