Baltic MR ClassicvsSeiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial

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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.

Baltic MR Classic at true scale

MR Classic

Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial at true scale

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial

Diameter

36mm

35.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

9mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

72h

highest

MSRP

$589

lowest

$1,600

Movement

Hangzhou 5000A

Seiko 6R5H

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
35.9mm
Thickness
9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
n/a

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
Seiko 6R5H
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$1,600
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Reviews

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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 more expensive than its price. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the micro-rotor movement's visual appeal, with one reviewer observing accuracy around +1 second per day and another owner reporting +10 seconds per day. Some owners express concerns about the gold PVD finish's durability, while others find the steel version holds up well. The 36mm case is described as refined and dressy, though one owner found the overall height on the wrist to be chunky. The Hangzhou 5000A movement, while visually appealing, is noted by some as potentially noisy and difficult to repair locally. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic MR Classic highly for its visually stunning dial and refined aesthetic at its price point, despite some reservations about the movement's long-term durability and finish.

Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial

The Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial is praised for its compact, dress-watch feel, with a 35.9mm tonneau-shaped case that wears fluidly. Its enamel dial, crafted under master artisan supervision, features a flawless vitreous surface with painted Roman numerals and slender blued steel hands. The Seiko 6R5H movement provides a 72-hour power reserve. One reviewer notes the connection to Japanese silk fabrics feels lacking, and the EUR 1,650 / US$950 price point reflects recent Seiko price increases. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial highly for its flawless enamel dial and compact, vintage aesthetic at its price.

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