Lorier AstravsBaltic MR Roulette
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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.
Astra
MR Roulette
Diameter
36mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Thickness
n/a
9mm
Water Resistance
50m
highest
30m
Power Reserve
n/a
42h
MSRP
$599
$545
lowest
Movement
Automatic
Hangzhou 5000A
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners widely praise the Lorier Astra for its dressy sports watch aesthetic, sector dial, and refined details. The watch is noted for its classic proportions and wearability, with some finding it fits well on smaller wrists despite wearing slightly larger than its 36mm case. One owner reports the automatic movement can gain around 8 seconds in 12 hours, and notes the bracelet feels light with some difficult-to-remove bracelet screws. Overall, owners rate the Lorier Astra highly for its attractive design and versatile wearability at its price point.
The watch's versatile dial and comfortable 36mm sizing are consistently praised. Lume brightness is noted as a potential weakness. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.
The Baltic MR Roulette features a 36mm case with vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs, and a vintage roulette-styled dial with multi-sector design. Reviewers note the dial textures create a perception of depth, with contrasting brushed and grained surfaces. The Hangzhou 5000A micro-rotor movement is visually appealing but described by reviewers as feeling rattly and producing a jangly sound when tapped. Overall, reviewers highlight the MR Roulette's unique dial design and finishing, despite some reservations about the micro-rotor movement's sound and feel.
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.
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