Which is cheaper, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

At MSRP the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $239, against $416 for the Baltic HMS 003 — a $177 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

The Spinnaker Dumas Automatic wears larger at 44mm versus 36mm for the Baltic HMS 003 — a 8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

The Spinnaker Dumas Automatic is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

The Baltic HMS 003 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic.

What movement does the Baltic HMS 003 run compared to the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic HMS 003 uses the Miyota 8315 and the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic uses the SII NH35A.

Side by side

Baltic HMS 003vsSpinnaker Dumas Automatic

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 Dumas Automatic

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MSRP $239

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HMS 00336mm

Dumas Automatic44mm

Power Reserve

HMS 00360h

Dumas Automatic40h

Water Resistance

HMS 00350m

Dumas Automatic300m

MSRP

HMS 003$416

Dumas Automatic$239

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue Gilt

Blue

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

SII NH35A

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$416

$239

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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 Dumas Automatic

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic for its attractive textured blue dial, applied indices, and well-finished case, noting its comfortable wearability due to a short lug-to-lug distance. Some owners flag the use of mineral crystal instead of sapphire and a bracelet with a learning curve and loose keeper. Overall, owners rate the Spinnaker Dumas Automatic highly for its aesthetics and case finishing at its price point.

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