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Baltic MR ClassicvsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

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What people say

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver

The NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver is widely praised for its elegant Bauhaus design and harmonious dial proportions, offering exceptional value. Reviewers highlight its lens-shaped casing and flow-formed lugs as key design elements. Some owners find the 38mm size wears larger than expected due to its all-dial appearance, while others consider it versatile for both formal and casual occasions. A potential readability issue is noted with the silver indexes and hands in dim light compared to other variants. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 silver highly for its clean design and value proposition.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic36mm
Orion 38 silver38mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic42h
Orion 38 silver43 hoursh
Water Resistance
MR Classic30m
Orion 38 silver30m
MSRP
MR Classic$589
Orion 38 silver$3,060

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Alpha | manual
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
43 hoursh
Jewels
0
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$3,060
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