Furlan Marri MechaquartzvsBaltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

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Measurements

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

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz at true scale

Mechaquartz

Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD at true scale

MR Classic - Gold PVD

Diameter

38mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44mm

Thickness

11.5mm

9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$661

$589

lowest

Movement

Seiko VK64

Hangzhou 5000A

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
11.5mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Taupe
Gold PVD - Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko VK64
Hangzhou 5000A
Type
Meca-Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
n/a
42h
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$661
$589
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Furlan Marri Mechaquartz

Owners widely praise the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz for its vintage-inspired 38mm case and excellent finishing, with stepped case and dial details noted as captivating. Some owners find the Seiko VK64 meca-quartz movement's 24-hour subdial to be useless, while others appreciate the brand's craftsmanship and unique dial materials like meteorite. The watch features 50m water resistance and a domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coatings. Opinions are split on the value proposition, with some viewing Furlan Marri as an overpriced homage brand and others defending the pricing for its design and finishing. Overall, owners rate the Furlan Marri Mechaquartz highly for its captivating vintage design and impressive finishing at its price point.

Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

The Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD is praised for its smooth winding action and does not feel cheap despite its smaller 36mm size, which is further complemented by an acrylic crystal. The gold PVD coating, paired with a black dial and applied Breguet numerals, evokes a vintage Patek aesthetic. One reviewer noted the Hangzhou 5000A micro-rotor movement sounded rattly and loose. The case features vertical brushing on the bezel and circular brushing on the lugs. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD for its vintage aesthetic and smooth winding feel at its price point.