Which is cheaper, the Baltic MR Classic or the Svalbard Solo?

At MSRP the Svalbard Solo is the cheaper of the two at $250, against $589 for the Baltic MR Classic — a $339 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic MR Classic or the Svalbard Solo?

The Svalbard Solo wears larger at 40mm versus 36mm for the Baltic MR Classic — a 4mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic MR Classic or the Svalbard Solo?

The Svalbard Solo is rated to 100m versus 30m for the Baltic MR Classic.

What movement does the Baltic MR Classic run compared to the Svalbard Solo?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic MR Classic uses the Hangzhou 5000A and the Svalbard Solo uses the Seiko NH35.

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Baltic MR ClassicvsSvalbard Solo

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Baltic MR Classic

MSRP $589

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MSRP $250

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At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MR Classic36mm

Solo40mm

Power Reserve

MR Classic42h

Solo—

Water Resistance

MR Classic30m

Solo100m

MSRP

MR Classic$589

Solo$250

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou 5000A

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

42h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$589

$250

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