Which is cheaper, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

At MSRP the Baltic HMS 003 is the cheaper of the two at $416, against $425 for the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton — a $9 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Baltic HMS 003 — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

The Baltic HMS 003 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton.

What movement does the Baltic HMS 003 run compared to the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic HMS 003 uses the Miyota 8315 and the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton uses the SII NH38A.

Side by side

Baltic HMS 003vsSpinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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

Baltic HMS 003

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MSRP $416

Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

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MSRP $425

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HMS 00336mm

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40mm

Power Reserve

HMS 00360h

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton40h

Water Resistance

HMS 00350m

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton100m

MSRP

HMS 003$416

Croft Mid-Size Skeleton$425

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue Gilt

Dollar Diver

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

SII NH38A

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$416

$425

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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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Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton

The Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton is noted for its 40mm steel case, sapphire crystal, and 150m water resistance. One owner reports strong performance from the TMI NH70 movement at -3 seconds per day, with very nice lume. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Croft Mid-Size Skeleton to be a pretty nice option, particularly for its movement performance and lume.

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