Which is cheaper, the Baltic HMS 002 or the Svalbard Polar?

At MSRP the Svalbard Polar is the cheaper of the two at $145, against $389 for the Baltic HMS 002 — a $244 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic HMS 002 or the Svalbard Polar?

The Svalbard Polar 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 Svalbard Polar?

The Svalbard Polar is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 002.

What movement does the Baltic HMS 002 run compared to the Svalbard Polar?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic HMS 002 uses the Miyota 8315 and the Svalbard Polar uses the Seiko NH34.

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Baltic HMS 002vsSvalbard Polar

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

MSRP $389

MSRP $145

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HMS 00238mm

Polar40mm

Power Reserve

HMS 00260h

Polar—

Water Resistance

HMS 00250m

Polar100m

MSRP

HMS 002$389

Polar$145

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Sapphire

Dial Color

Black

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

Seiko NH34

Power Reserve

60h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$389

$145

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