Casio MTP-B145D-7BVvsBaltic MR Classic

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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.

Casio MTP-B145D-7BV at true scale

MTP-B145D-7BV

Baltic MR Classic at true scale

MR Classic

Diameter

35mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44mm

Thickness

7.4mm

lowest

9mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

n/a

$589

Movement

Quartz

Hangzhou 5000A

Case

6 specs
Diameter
35mm
36mm
Thickness
7.4mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Finish
Stainless steel
n/a
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Hesalite
Dial Color
White
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
n/a
Hangzhou 5000A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
0h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$589
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Reviews

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

Casio MTP-B145D-7BV

Owners widely praise the Casio MTP-B145D-7BV for its attractive appearance and value, with one owner calling it a favorite Casio and another highly suggesting its pink dial variant. The watch is described as sleek, light, and well-proportioned, featuring an understated look with simple case and bracelet integration. Some owners find its design draws comparisons to the Tissot PRX, and one owner believes its pink dial is less saturated than a competitor's. Opinions are mixed on the dial's indices, with one owner preferring markers over numerals on the white dial. Overall, owners rate the Casio MTP-B145D-7BV highly for its appearance and value, with many finding it looks amazing and is a great first non-smartwatch purchase.

Baltic MR Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic MR Classic's attractive dial with applied Breguet numerals and granular texture, noting it looks more expensive than its price. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the micro-rotor movement's visual appeal, with one reviewer observing accuracy around +1 second per day and another owner reporting +10 seconds per day. Some owners express concerns about the gold PVD finish's durability, while others find the steel version holds up well. The 36mm case is described as refined and dressy, though one owner found the overall height on the wrist to be chunky. The Hangzhou 5000A movement, while visually appealing, is noted by some as potentially noisy and difficult to repair locally. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic MR Classic highly for its visually stunning dial and refined aesthetic at its price point, despite some reservations about the movement's long-term durability and finish.