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Hitori HabukavsBaltic MR Roulette

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MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
What people say

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Hitori Habuka

Owners widely praise the Hitori Habuka for its Grand Seiko-inspired dial and design, with one owner highlighting its bracelet as exceptional for the price. The watch features a mix of brushed and polished finishes, and owners appreciate the solid, screwed links contributing to a satisfying heft. However, the Hitori Habuka lacks lume on the dial and hands, and some find the dial design unconvincing compared to its high-end inspiration, with criticism also directed at the minute markers. Overall, owners rate the Hitori Habuka highly for its impressive bracelet and finishing efforts at an affordable 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
Habuka39mm
MR Roulette36mm
Power Reserve
Habuka41h
MR Roulette42h
Water Resistance
Habuka100m
MR Roulette30m
MSRP
Habuka$438
MR Roulette$545

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
36mm
Thickness
11.5mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.0mm
44mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Green
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
NH35
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
41h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$438
$545
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