Which is bigger, the Arcange Watches AS Series or the Baltic HMS 003?

The Arcange Watches AS Series wears larger at 37.2mm versus 36mm for the Baltic HMS 003 — a 1.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Arcange Watches AS Series or the Baltic HMS 003?

The Arcange Watches AS Series is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Baltic HMS 003.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Arcange Watches AS Series or the Baltic HMS 003?

The Baltic HMS 003 carries a 60-hour power reserve against 42 hours hours on the Arcange Watches AS Series.

What movement does the Arcange Watches AS Series run compared to the Baltic HMS 003?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Arcange Watches AS Series uses the Miyota 9039 and the Baltic HMS 003 uses the Miyota 8315.

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

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Jun 28, 2026View spec sheet

Arcange Watches AS Series

MSRP $625

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Baltic HMS 003

Ref. hms-003-silver-blue·MSRP $389

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The measurements

Sized up.

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

AS Series

HMS 003

Diameter

Across the case, crown excluded.

37.2mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

The number that decides fit.

46mm

Thickness

How it sits under a cuff.

9.7mm

lowest

13mm

Water Resistance

Rated in metres, not marketing.

100m

highest

50m

Power Reserve

How long it runs off the wrist.

42h

60h

highest

MSRP

Sticker price, new.

$625

$389

lowest

Movement

What drives the hands.

Miyota 9039

Miyota 8315

Spec

AS Series

HMS 003

Case

4 specs

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

$625

$389

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The discussion

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Sized up.

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Crystal & Dial

Movement

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