Baltic HMS 002vsTimefactors PRS-35
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Measurements
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HMS 002

PRS-35
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
lowest
Thickness
13mm
10.4mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
60h
n/a
MSRP
$389
lowest
$530
Movement
Miyota 8315
ETA Peseux 7040
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
3 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the Baltic HMS 002 for its sector dial design, refined finishing, and attractive stepped case. The acrylic crystal is noted for providing a softer dial appearance and can be polished. The watch is considered to offer exceptional value at its price point. Some reviewers find the rotor not entirely quiet and note a ghost date position. One owner feels the dial design is overly intricate and dislikes the white seconds hand. The Baltic HMS 002 features a Miyota 8315 automatic movement and a 38mm case. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic HMS 002 highly for its sector dial design and value.
Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-35 as a well-executed homage, capturing the essence of vintage Rolex and Smiths Everest models. Its machining and design are commended, with one owner noting its quality is comparable to a Hamilton Khaki King. The 38mm case size and 47mm lug-to-lug are considered suitable for smaller wrists. A minor criticism is that the shiny hands can blend into the black dial, affecting legibility, and its lume fades faster than some other divers. On balance, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-35 highly for its vintage homage aesthetic and build quality at its price point.
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