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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVDvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

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HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416
A perfectly useless afternoon
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP $195

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
A perfectly useless afternoon40mm
Power Reserve
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
A perfectly useless afternoon40h
Water Resistance
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
A perfectly useless afternoon
MSRP
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416
A perfectly useless afternoon$195

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Casual
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Standard

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$195

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What people say

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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

One owner reported poor quality with a plastic-like crystal, audible rattling, and significant timekeeping issues within 24 hours, deeming the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD overpriced. Another commenter felt the design needed upgrades to its movement and crystal, noting a cheap feel to the dial's textured section. On balance, the consensus among the limited owner feedback is that the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD has significant quality concerns for its price point.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon is widely praised for its creative, fun, and original design, with reviewers and owners alike highlighting its vibrant colors and ability to serve as a conversation starter. The watch is considered well-made for its price, featuring a unique aesthetic where a figure's leg indicates the hour and a rubber duck shows the minutes. Some owners report the blue nylon strap can be small in diameter. One reviewer noted the Milanese bracelet was too shiny and opted to brush it and the lugs for a more subdued look. The mechanical variant uses an STP1-11 automatic movement with a 44-hour power reserve and acceptable accuracy, while the quartz variant features a unique dial design with hour markers integrated into the watery visual. Overall, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon highly for its imaginative design and good value.

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