Published matchup

AS Series vs HMS 003

I recently saw this asked on Reddit. I say Arcange unless you love the dial texture of the HMS

Jun 28, 2026View spec sheet
AS Series
Arcange WatchesAS Series

MSRP $636

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HMS 003
BalticHMS 003

Ref. hms-003-silver-blue·MSRP $389

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Measurements

Catalogue photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimetre scale.

Arcange Watches AS Series at true scale

AS Series

Baltic HMS 003 at true scale

HMS 003

Diameter

37.2mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

46mm

46mm

Thickness

9.7mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

42h

60h

highest

MSRP

$636

$389

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9039

Miyota 8315

Case

3 specs
Diameter
37.2mm
36mm
Thickness
9.7mm
13mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Polar Grey
Silver Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$636
$389

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