Which is cheaper, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

At MSRP the Baltic HMS 003 is the cheaper of the two at $416, against $549 for the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver — a $133 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver 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 Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Baltic HMS 003 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver.

What movement does the Baltic HMS 003 run compared to the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Baltic HMS 003 runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 8315), while the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver runs a quartz.

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Baltic HMS 003vsVaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

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Baltic HMS 003

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MSRP $416

Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

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MSRP $549

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HMS 00336mm

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver39mm

Power Reserve

HMS 00360h

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver40h

Water Resistance

HMS 00350m

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver200m

MSRP

HMS 003$416

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver$549

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue Gilt

Blue

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$416

$549

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