Which is cheaper, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Svalbard Polar?

At MSRP the Svalbard Polar is the cheaper of the two at $145, against $416 for the Baltic HMS 003 — a $271 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Svalbard Polar?

The Svalbard Polar 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 Svalbard Polar?

The Svalbard Polar is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 003.

What movement does the Baltic HMS 003 run compared to the Svalbard Polar?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic HMS 003 uses the Miyota 8315 and the Svalbard Polar uses the Seiko NH34.

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Baltic HMS 003vsSvalbard Polar

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

MSRP $416

MSRP $145

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HMS 00336mm

Polar40mm

Power Reserve

HMS 00360h

Polar—

Water Resistance

HMS 00350m

Polar100m

MSRP

HMS 003$416

Polar$145

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue Gilt

White

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

Seiko NH34

Power Reserve

60h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$416

$145

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