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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVDvsVario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

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HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph
VarioEmpire Tachymètre Chronograph
MSRP $328

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph38mm
Power Reserve
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph40h
Water Resistance
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph50m
MSRP
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416
Empire Tachymètre Chronograph$328

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Thickness
13mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
38mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Seiko VK64 MecaQuartz
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$328

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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.

Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph

The Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph is praised for its elegant, art deco-inspired multi-layered dial and comfortable leather strap. Owners note its 38mm diameter, 46mm lug-to-lug, and 11.5mm thickness, along with a sapphire crystal and 5 ATM water resistance. Criticisms include the use of different fonts for sub-dial and perimeter markers, and the absence of a traditional running second hand. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario Empire Tachymètre Chronograph for its distinctive dial design and comfortable wearability.

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