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Baltic MR ClassicvsTissot Gentleman Open Heart

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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.

Tissot Gentleman Open Heart

Owners widely praise the Tissot Gentleman Open Heart for its versatile dressy-sporty aesthetic and elegant sunburst dial finish, with one owner preferring its less shiny blue dial compared to other versions. The watch offers excellent fit and bracelet adjustability, and its modified Powermatic 80 movement achieves COSC-level accuracy of -3 to +5 seconds/day, though the seconds hand movement is slightly less smooth at 6 movements per second. However, one owner reported the watch arrived non-functional, requiring a return due to an inoperable movement. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Gentleman Open Heart highly for its aesthetic appeal and accurate timekeeping, despite a reported instance of a faulty movement.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic36mm
Gentleman Open Heart40mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic42h
Gentleman Open Heart80h
Water Resistance
MR Classic30m
Gentleman Open Heart100m
MSRP
MR Classic$589
Gentleman Open Heart$1,025

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
11.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
40mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Silver
Indices
Indexes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
11.5'
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$1,025
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