Which is cheaper, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Phoibos Apollo?

At MSRP the Baltic HMS 003 is the cheaper of the two at $416, against $460 for the Phoibos Apollo — a $44 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Phoibos Apollo wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Baltic HMS 003 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Phoibos Apollo is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Phoibos Apollo?

The Baltic HMS 003 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Phoibos Apollo.

What movement does the Baltic HMS 003 run compared to the Phoibos Apollo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic HMS 003 uses the Miyota 8315 and the Phoibos Apollo uses the Miyota 9015.

Side by side

Baltic HMS 003vsPhoibos Apollo

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

Phoibos Apollo

phoibos-apollo-200m-automatic-diver-watch-py056b-blue

MSRP $460

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HMS 00336mm

Apollo39mm

Power Reserve

HMS 00360h

Apollo40h

Water Resistance

HMS 00350m

Apollo200m

MSRP

HMS 003$416

Apollo$460

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue Gilt

Blue

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

Miyota 9015

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$416

$460

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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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Phoibos Apollo

The Phoibos Apollo is widely praised for its unique design, outstanding lume, and lightweight titanium build, with owners highlighting its comfortable 41mm wearability and value powered by a Miyota 9015 movement. Some find the "rocket" hand design hinders quick time-telling, and the bracelet does not taper. A few owners consider its price point high relative to other titanium and bronze offerings. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Apollo highly for its distinctive aesthetic and excellent lume at the price.

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