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Baltic MR ClassicvsSpinnaker Piccard

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MR Classic
BalticMR Classic
MSRP $589
Piccard
SpinnakerPiccard
MSRP $550
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Spinnaker Piccard

Owners widely praise the Spinnaker Piccard for its comfortable wear, excellent readability, and bold, vintage-inspired design that redefines dive watch aesthetics. However, some owners view the Spinnaker Piccard as a specialty novelty watch, describing it as huge and heavy with a large crystal that hinders legibility, making it an acquired taste. On balance, owners find the Spinnaker Piccard to be a unique dive watch with a distinctive design, though its substantial size and crystal may not suit all wearers.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic36mm
Piccard45mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic42h
Piccard40h
Water Resistance
MR Classic30m
Piccard550m
MSRP
MR Classic$589
Piccard$550

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
45mm
Thickness
9mm
21mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
550m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Lemon Yellow

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
NH35
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$550
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