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Baltic MR ClassicvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

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MR Classic
BalticMR Classic
MSRP $589
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE
MSRP $4,400
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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE

Owners widely praise the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE for its mesmerizing dial and value, offering numerous complications at its price point. However, its 3 bar water resistance limits wearability, and some find the dial busy with the chronograph hour pointer obscuring the moonphase. One owner noted it is a "thick boi" and the blue is less vibrant than pictured, while another mentioned scuffs on the case and discrepancies with the rotor weight and column wheel compared to the website. The consensus is that the Longines MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE is a gorgeous, high-horology offering for its price, despite some functional limitations and aesthetic critiques.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic36mm
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE40mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic42h
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE66h
Water Resistance
MR Classic30m
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE30m
MSRP
MR Classic$589
MASTER COLLECTION CHRONO MOONPHASE$4,400

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
14.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
L687.5
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
42h
66h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$4,400
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