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Sternglas HamburgvsBaltic MR Roulette

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What people say

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

Sternglas Hamburg

The Sternglas Hamburg is widely praised for its Bauhaus-inspired design, good build quality for the price, and attractive finishing, with owners noting a nice polish on the case and an uncluttered, easy-to-read dial. Some find the watch lightweight and its value proposition strong, especially with common discounts. However, opinions on the design are split, with some finding certain variants garish and a departure from strict Bauhaus simplicity, while others appreciate its unique aesthetic. The Miyota 8215 movement's accuracy is reported to range from -20/+40 seconds per day, and one owner noted it is louder than expected. A deep date window recess is also mentioned as making the date difficult to see from an angle. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Sternglas Hamburg a compelling option for its attractive design and value, despite some polarizing aesthetic elements and movement quirks.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hamburg42mm
MR Roulette36mm
Power Reserve
Hamburg
MR Roulette42h
Water Resistance
Hamburg50m
MR Roulette30m
MSRP
Hamburg$323
MR Roulette$545

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
36mm
Thickness
6mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Luminova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Ronda 715
Hangzhou 5000A
Type
Quartz
Automatic
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$323
$545
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