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Depancel Série RvsBaltic MR Classic

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What people say

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Depancel Série R

The Depancel Série R 5th Anniversary is noted for its value, featuring a vintage car grille-inspired case and an automotive-textured dial, powered by the Miyota 9122 automatic movement. It displays an annual calendar and has a stated accuracy tolerance of -10/+30 seconds per day with a 40-hour power reserve. The 43mm case includes a bevel-cut sapphire crystal. The Depancel Série R Cruiser is a 36mm square watch with a sandblasted case and Geneva striping on the dial, using a Miyota 9132 movement and 50m water resistance. On balance, reviewers highlight the value and unique automotive-inspired design of the Depancel Série R 5th Anniversary.

Baltic MR Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic MR Classic's attractive dial with applied Breguet numerals and granular texture, noting it looks far more expensive than its price. Reviewers highlight the refined, dressy aesthetic and the visually appealing micro-rotor movement. Some owners report precise time-setting and a smooth winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing +1 second per day and another averaging +10 seconds per day. Concerns exist regarding the gold PVD finish's durability, with reports of wear from strap friction. The 36mm case is described as small, and some find the bezel chunky and the watch's overall height significant. The Chinese Hangzhou micro-rotor movement is noted as potentially noisy and difficult for local repair, though Baltic's customer service and warranty are praised. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic MR Classic highly for its dressy aesthetic and dial finishing at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Série R43mm
MR Classic36mm
Power Reserve
Série R40h
MR Classic42h
Water Resistance
Série R50m
MR Classic30m
MSRP
Série R$922
MR Classic$589

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
43mm
36mm
Thickness
12.75mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
44mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Hangzhou 5000A
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$922
$589
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