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Hamilton American Classic Valiant AutovsBaltic MR Roulette

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American Classic Valiant Auto
HamiltonAmerican Classic Valiant Auto
MSRP $645
MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto for its classic design elements, such as the sunburst dial and Roman numerals, noting its suitability for everyday elegance and wearability under a cuff. One owner highlights the 39.5mm size and applied indices as a "hidden gem," while another appreciates the clean, simple design with thin Roman numerals. The watch is also commended for its comfortable bracelet and attractive lance hands, with confirmation that the bracelet is indeed changeable. Some owners note the date window's placement at three o'clock is a point of contention, and one owner reports the watch runs at approximately +6 seconds per day after ten years of intermittent use. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton American Classic Valiant Auto highly for its elegant, classic design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette is praised for its vintage-inspired roulette dial with multi-sector, multi-layer, and asymmetrical design, and faceted dauphine hands. Reviewers highlight the dial's depth created by contrasting textures like circular brushing and glossy or grained sectors, and the 36mm case's vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs. The watch uses a Hangzhou micro-rotor movement. However, reviewers note the micro-rotor movement can feel rattly and loose, producing a jangly sound when tapped. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Roulette's distinctive dial design and vintage aesthetic, despite the noted movement characteristics.

From video reviewers

The MR Roulette's excellent finishing, particularly on the case and the bezel, is a notable strength. The bracelet's noise when moved around is a shared weakness. Reviewers do not explicitly disagree on any specific point.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
American Classic Valiant Auto34mm
MR Roulette36mm
Power Reserve
American Classic Valiant Auto80h
MR Roulette42h
Water Resistance
American Classic Valiant Auto50m
MR Roulette30m
MSRP
American Classic Valiant Auto$645
MR Roulette$545

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
34mm
36mm
Thickness
10.58mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
16mm
20mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
H-10
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
80h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$645
$545
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