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Baltic MR ClassicvsOrient Multi-Year Calendar

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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.

Orient Multi-Year Calendar

Owners report the Orient Multi-Year Calendar features a complex analog display for tracking days and dates across multiple years, housed in a 45mm stainless steel case with 100m water resistance. Some owners view the watch as a visually appealing novelty, noting that manual adjustment is required for months and that the older 20-year calendar version is difficult to find. One owner observed only light signs of wear on their watch, with minor desk rash on the buckle visible only under magnification. On balance, owners appreciate the unique calendar complication as a visually appealing novelty.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic36mm
Multi-Year Calendar43.5mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic42h
Multi-Year Calendar40h
Water Resistance
MR Classic30m
Multi-Year Calendar50m
MSRP
MR Classic$589
Multi-Year Calendar$325

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
43.5mm
Thickness
9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
50.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Mineral
Dial Color
Blue
Champagne

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
F6D22
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$325
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