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Baltic HMS 002vsTraska Venturer GMT

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 00238mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
HMS 00260h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
HMS 00250m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
HMS 002$389
Venturer GMT$950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
GMT
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
0mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
50m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Miyota 9075
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
60h
42h
Jewels
0
26
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$389
$950
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