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Baltic MR ClassicvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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MR Classic
BalticMR Classic
MSRP $589
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic36mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic42h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
MR Classic30m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
MR Classic$589
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.3mm
Thickness
9mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Blue
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
DUW 5001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$3,700

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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