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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVDvsSeiko Prospex Land Mechanical

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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.

Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical for its unique style, useful day-date complication, and value, with some finding it suitable as a one-watch-for-all-occasions. Accuracy and durability are noted as strengths, with one owner reporting good performance even in water submersion. However, multiple owners criticize its size, with figures around 41mm to 43mm and 14.4mm thickness being flagged as too large and thick for smaller wrists. The Hardlex crystal and a potentially loose inner compass bezel are also points of criticism. On balance, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Land Mechanical highly for its unique style and value, despite concerns over its substantial dimensions.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Prospex Land Mechanical39.5mm
Power Reserve
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Prospex Land Mechanical72h
Water Resistance
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
Prospex Land Mechanical200m
MSRP
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416
Prospex Land Mechanical$995

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Field
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
6R55
Power Reserve
60h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$995
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