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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVDvsHelgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

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HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda
HelgraySuperfast Automatic - Silver Panda
MSRP $799

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40mm
Power Reserve
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda40h
Water Resistance
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda100m
MSRP
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416
Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda$799

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
13mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$799

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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.

Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda

The Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda is praised for its attractive, timeless panda aesthetic and value, featuring a reliable Seiko VK64 mecaquartz movement and sapphire crystal. However, its wearability is described as bulky and boxy, the lume is disappointing, lasting only 5-10 minutes, and the chronograph pusher action is slightly stiff. On balance, owners appreciate the Helgray Superfast Automatic - Silver Panda for its appealing panda dial and value proposition.

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