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Tudor 1926 36mm AutomaticvsBaltic MR Classic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

1926 36mm Automatic
Tudor1926 36mm Automatic
MSRP $2,525
MR Classic
BalticMR Classic
MSRP $589
What people say

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Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic

Owners widely praise the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic for its classy, simple aesthetics and excellent fit and finish. Its thin profile, noted at 9.5mm by one owner, makes it comfortable and suitable for wearing under shirt cuffs, while its versatility lends itself well to business-casual settings. The Sellita movement is reported to run accurately, with one owner observing +2 seconds per day. Some owners consider it an ideal first luxury watch or a personal grail. One owner expressed dissatisfaction with the white date wheel. Overall, owners rate the Tudor 1926 36mm Automatic highly for its wearability and refined finishing at its price point.

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
1926 36mm Automatic36mm
MR Classic36mm
Power Reserve
1926 36mm Automatic38h
MR Classic42h
Water Resistance
1926 36mm Automatic100m
MR Classic30m
MSRP
1926 36mm Automatic$2,525
MR Classic$589

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Thickness
9.1mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
15mm
20mm
Finish
Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m
Caseback
Solid screw-down
Solid

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Silver
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
T601
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
38h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,525
$589
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