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Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVDvsVario Futurist

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HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416
Futurist
VarioFuturist
MSRP $648

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Futurist39mm
Power Reserve
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Futurist40h
Water Resistance
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
Futurist100m
MSRP
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416
Futurist$648

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Sport
Dress
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
13mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire (faceted)
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Purple

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
60h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$648

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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 Futurist

The Vario Futurist is widely praised for its fun, retro-futuristic design and unique faceted sapphire crystal, offering significant visual intrigue at an affordable price. Owners note its ability to catch the light beautifully. One reviewer flags that the recessed crown can be difficult to operate, and the 39mm case offers more wrist presence than expected.

From video reviewers

The faceted sapphire crystal and distinctive case finishing are praised. The crown placement and sharp case edges are noted as drawbacks. Reviewers disagreed on the watch's overall value proposition.

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