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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVDvsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

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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.

Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition

The Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition is praised for its faithful homage to the iconic SKX design, with owners appreciating its aesthetics. Some find the specifications are considered inferior to alternatives, and one enthusiast suggests removing "AUTOMATIC" from the dial. Accuracy figures reported by owners range from -5 to -8 seconds per day. Overall, owners view the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition positively for its iconic design and value as a homage piece.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition42.5mm
Power Reserve
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition100m
MSRP
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416
5 Sports SKX series 2024 Special Edition$375

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38mm
42.5mm
Thickness
13mm
13.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Hardlex
Crystal Shape
Curved
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Seiko 4R36
Power Reserve
60h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$375
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