Which is cheaper, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Boldr Venture?

At MSRP the Boldr Venture is the cheaper of the two at $339, against $416 for the Baltic HMS 003 — a $77 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Boldr Venture?

The Boldr Venture 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 Boldr Venture?

The Boldr Venture is rated to 200m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Baltic HMS 003 or the Boldr Venture?

The Baltic HMS 003 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Boldr Venture.

What movement does the Baltic HMS 003 run compared to the Boldr Venture?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic HMS 003 uses the Miyota 8315 and the Boldr Venture uses the Seiko NH35A.

Side by side

Baltic HMS 003vsBoldr Venture

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

Baltic HMS 003

hms-003-blue-gilt

MSRP $416

Boldr Venture

venture-black-dawn

MSRP $339

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

HMS 00336mm

Venture38mm

Power Reserve

HMS 00360h

Venture40h

Water Resistance

HMS 00350m

Venture200m

MSRP

HMS 003$416

Venture$339

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Sapphire

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

Blue Gilt

Black Dawn

Lume

None

Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Miyota 8315

Seiko NH35A

Power Reserve

60h

40h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$416

$339

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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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Boldr Venture

The Boldr Venture is widely praised for its lightweight and durable titanium case, excellent finishing, and comfortable wearability, with owners noting its legibility and good lume on the navy dial. It features a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal and 200m water resistance, making it suitable for daily wear. The included Expedition Canvas Strap is described as beautiful and comfortable. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Venture highly for its comfortable and durable titanium construction and excellent legibility.

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