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Baltic HMS 003vsBrew Metric Lite

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What people say

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Baltic HMS 003

The Baltic HMS 003 is widely praised for its vintage charm, featuring a three-dimensional sector dial with a deep blue and gilt color scheme, heat-treated blue hands, and varied textures. Owners and reviewers highlight its 36.5mm case size, high-dome crystal, and Beads of Rice bracelet as particularly appealing. The Miyota 8315 automatic movement provides a 60-hour power reserve and stop-seconds function. One owner notes the domed hesalite crystal is prone to scratching. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic HMS 003 highly for its unbelievably gorgeous design and vintage aesthetic at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Baltic HMS 003's downsized case to 36.5mm is a significant strength, making it a genuinely vintage-sized watch. A notable trade-off is the relatively thin lume on the watch, which is 'not the brightest' but still functional. Reviewers disagree on the watch's overall build quality, with one reviewer stating it has "better finishing" than the previous model, while another reviewer notes that specific details about the watch's finishing, indexes, or overall build quality are not mentioned.

Brew Metric Lite

The Brew Metric Lite is praised for its comfortable wear and attractive dial. Owners note the Miyota 6T27 automatic movement, which offers a 40-hour power reserve and features a signed rotor. It includes applied indices with polished "mountain-top" details and lume pips. Some owners, however, express a desire for a larger case and crown. Overall, owners appreciate the Brew Metric Lite for its comfortable wear and beautiful dial.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
HMS 00336mm
Metric Lite30mm
Power Reserve
HMS 00360h
Metric Lite
Water Resistance
HMS 00350m
Metric Lite50m
MSRP
HMS 003$416
Metric Lite$375

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Sport
Mechanical
Diameter
36mm
30mm
Thickness
13mm
10.55mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
34mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel 316L
Caseback
Stainless Steel 316L

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue Gilt
Applied Index Markers

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8315
6T27
Power Reserve
60h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$416
$375
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