Which is cheaper, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Pagani Design PD-1751?

At MSRP the Pagani Design PD-1751 is the cheaper of the two at $176, against $416 for the Baltic HMS 003 — a $240 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Pagani Design PD-1751?

The Pagani Design PD-1751 is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Pagani Design PD-1751?

The Baltic HMS 003 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Pagani Design PD-1751.

What movement does the Baltic HMS 003 run compared to the Pagani Design PD-1751?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic HMS 003 uses the Miyota 8315 and the Pagani Design PD-1751 uses the Miyota 8215.

Side by side

Baltic HMS 003vsPagani Design PD-1751

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Baltic HMS 003

hms-003-blue-gilt

MSRP $416

Pagani Design PD-1751

pd-1751

MSRP $176

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HMS 00336mm

PD-175136mm

Power Reserve

HMS 00360h

PD-175142h

Water Resistance

HMS 00350m

PD-1751200m

MSRP

HMS 003$416

PD-1751$176

Full specifications

Case

3 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue Gilt

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

Miyota 8215

Power Reserve

60h

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$416

$176

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

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Pagani Design PD-1751

Owners widely praise the Pagani Design PD-1751 for its inky-black dial, sleek dimensions, sapphire crystals, reliable NH35 movement, elegant fauxtina hands, applied emblem, and value at $61 USD. Criticisms include dreadful lume, a slightly misaligned emblem, a mediocre stock bracelet, and an awful clasp. On balance, owners rate the Pagani Design PD-1751 highly for its elegant design and value proposition, despite some build quality concerns.

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