Baltic MR ClassicvsVario NAVI Single Hand Compass

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Baltic MR Classic at true scale

MR Classic

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass at true scale

NAVI Single Hand Compass

Diameter

36mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

46mm

Thickness

9mm

lowest

11mm

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$589

$428

lowest

Movement

Hangzhou 5000A

Miyota 82S5

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Grey

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
Miyota 82S5
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$428
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Reviews

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 more expensive than its price. Reviewers and owners alike highlight the micro-rotor movement's visual appeal, with one reviewer observing accuracy around +1 second per day and another owner reporting +10 seconds per day. Some owners express concerns about the gold PVD finish's durability, while others find the steel version holds up well. The 36mm case is described as refined and dressy, though one owner found the overall height on the wrist to be chunky. The Hangzhou 5000A movement, while visually appealing, is noted by some as potentially noisy and difficult to repair locally. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic MR Classic highly for its visually stunning dial and refined aesthetic at its price point, despite some reservations about the movement's long-term durability and finish.

Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass

Owners praise the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its unique single-hand design and understated nautical theme, finding it reflects their personal style. The watch is a 38mm vintage-inspired timepiece with 100m water resistance. A reviewer notes the Miyota 8s25 automatic movement has a 40-hour power reserve and its unidirectional winding rotor may wobble. Overall, owners appreciate the Vario NAVI Single Hand Compass for its refreshingly different take and casual time-telling dial.