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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVDvsPhoibos Argo Bronze

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HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416
Argo Bronze
PhoibosArgo Bronze
MSRP $499

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Argo Bronze40.5mm
Power Reserve
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Argo Bronze40h
Water Resistance
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
Argo Bronze200m
MSRP
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416
Argo Bronze$499

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Diver
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Miyota 9015
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$499

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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.

Phoibos Argo Bronze

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Argo Bronze for its appealing design, natural patina development, and the smooth sweep of its Miyota 9015 movement. One owner highlights the watch as a "wearable piece of art," appreciating its color combinations and overall feel. The included band is noted as a good fit for narrow wrists. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Argo Bronze highly for its aesthetic appeal and the quality of its movement.

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