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Melbourne Watch Company FitzroyvsBaltic MR Roulette

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What people say

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Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy

Owners widely praise the Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy's layered dial with applied indices and the bracelet's mixed finishes, finding it offers stunning quality for the price. Some owners note the bezel is not ceramic, and one owner found the watch not as good as expected from a micro-brand. A reviewer points out issues with bezel alignment, the chronograph second hand not resetting perfectly to 12, and a crooked 6 o'clock index on the Chronograph variant. Overall, owners rate the Melbourne Watch Company Fitzroy highly for its attractive dial and bracelet finishing at the price point, despite some noted alignment 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

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fitzroy44mm
MR Roulette36mm
Power Reserve
Fitzroy40h
MR Roulette42h
Water Resistance
Fitzroy100m
MR Roulette30m
MSRP
Fitzroy$336
MR Roulette$545

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
44mm
36mm
Thickness
13mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Brown
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Hangzhou 5000A
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$336
$545
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