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Baltic MR ClassicvsTissot Desir

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MR Classic
BalticMR Classic
MSRP $589
Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550
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.

Tissot Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic36mm
Desir28mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic42h
Desir40h
Water Resistance
MR Classic30m
Desir50m
MSRP
MR Classic$589
Desir$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
28mm
Thickness
9mm
7.68mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
28mm
Lug Width
20mm
4.95mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Blue
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamonds

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$550
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