Maen Brooklyn 36vsBaltic 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.

Maen Brooklyn 36 at true scale

Brooklyn 36

Baltic MR Roulette at true scale

MR Roulette

Diameter

36mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44mm

Thickness

11.1mm

9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$639

$545

lowest

Movement

Miyota 9122

Hangzhou 5000A

Case

5 specs
Thickness
11.1mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Lug Width
n/a
20mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
M5.1.1
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9122
Hangzhou 5000A
Power Reserve
0h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$639
$545
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Reviews

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

Maen Brooklyn 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Brooklyn 36 for its attractive sunburst dials, particularly the green and tan colorways, and its well-finished Jubilee bracelet that imparts an expensive feel. The 36mm case size and 46mm lug-to-lug are noted as fitting smaller wrists well, though one owner found its 12.6mm thickness surprisingly compact. Some owners express concerns about potential quality control issues, with one noting an askew 12 o'clock index, and others question the brand's newness and the longevity of its Miyota movement. On balance, owners rate the Maen Brooklyn 36 highly for its attractive design and triple calendar complication at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Maen M5.1.1 features a classy dial with a strong Rolex-inspired design. The watch's finishing and quality are on par with previous Maen watches. The Maen M5.1.1 has a relatively high price compared to its competitors, which might be a drawback for some buyers.

Baltic MR Roulette

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.

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.