Which is cheaper, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Baltic MR Roulette?

At MSRP the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is the cheaper of the two at $398, against $545 for the Baltic MR Roulette — a $147 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Baltic MR Roulette?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 wears larger at 42mm versus 36mm for the Baltic MR Roulette — a 6mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 or the Baltic MR Roulette?

The Minus-8 Layer 2.0 is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Baltic MR Roulette.

What movement does the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 run compared to the Baltic MR Roulette?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Minus-8 Layer 2.0 uses the Seiko NH35 and the Baltic MR Roulette uses the Hangzhou 5000A.

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Minus-8 Layer 2.0

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MSRP $398

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MSRP $545

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At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Layer 2.042mm

MR Roulette36mm

Power Reserve

Layer 2.0—

MR Roulette42h

Water Resistance

Layer 2.0100m

MR Roulette30m

MSRP

Layer 2.0$398

MR Roulette$545

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Hesalite

Dial Color

—

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Hangzhou 5000A

Power Reserve

42h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$398

$545

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