Which is cheaper, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Raven Custom 38mm?

At MSRP the Baltic HMS 003 is the cheaper of the two at $416, against $450 for the Raven Custom 38mm — a $34 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Raven Custom 38mm?

The Raven Custom 38mm wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Baltic HMS 003 — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Raven Custom 38mm?

The Raven Custom 38mm is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 003.

What movement does the Baltic HMS 003 run compared to the Raven Custom 38mm?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic HMS 003 uses the Miyota 8315 and the Raven Custom 38mm uses the Seiko NH35.

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Baltic HMS 003vsRaven Custom 38mm

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Baltic HMS 003

hms-003-blue-gilt

MSRP $416

MSRP $450

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HMS 00336mm

Custom 38mm38mm

Power Reserve

HMS 00360h

Custom 38mm—

Water Resistance

HMS 00350m

Custom 38mm100m

MSRP

HMS 003$416

Custom 38mm$450

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue Gilt

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

60h

—

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$416

$450

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