Which is cheaper, the Baltic HMS 002 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

At MSRP the Baltic HMS 002 is the cheaper of the two at $389, against $795 for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a $406 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic HMS 002 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Baltic HMS 002 wears larger at 38mm versus 35mm for the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic HMS 002 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 002.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic HMS 002 or the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

The Baltic HMS 002 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006.

What movement does the Baltic HMS 002 run compared to the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic HMS 002 uses the Miyota 8315 and the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 uses the Miyota 9039.

Side by side

Baltic HMS 002vsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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

Baltic HMS 002

hms-002-black

MSRP $389

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

rs90006c-sv-iv-it

MSRP $795

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HMS 00238mm

ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm

Power Reserve

HMS 00260h

ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h

Water Resistance

HMS 00250m

ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m

MSRP

HMS 002$389

ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Flat

Dome

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Black

Ivory

Lume

None

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Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

Miyota 9039

Power Reserve

60h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$389

$795

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What people say

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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.

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KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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