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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVDvsGrand Seiko SBGH263

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

HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416
SBGH263
Grand SeikoSBGH263
MSRP $6,200

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
SBGH26339.5mm
Power Reserve
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
SBGH26355h
Water Resistance
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
SBGH26330m
MSRP
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416
SBGH263$6,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
9S85
Power Reserve
60h
55h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$6,200

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGH263

The Grand Seiko SBGH263 is praised for its excellent finishing for the price, with reviewers comparing it to Jaeger-LeCoultre. Owners and reviewers highlight the stunning 'Shironeri' dial and gold hands/numerals, and the 39.5mm case size is considered a perfect fit, referencing vintage Grand Seiko models. The watch features a 55-hour power reserve from its 36,000 BPH movement, though one reviewer felt the date aperture was unnecessary. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SBGH263 highly for its exceptional dial and finishing at its price point.

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