Baltic MR ClassicvsYema Granvelle CMM.29

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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

Yema Granvelle CMM.29 at true scale

Granvelle CMM.29

Diameter

36mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

9mm

8.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$589

lowest

$1,913

Movement

Hangzhou 5000A

Yema CMM.29

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
8.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Dial Color
Blue
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
Yema CMM.29
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$1,913
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Reviews

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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 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.

Yema Granvelle CMM.29

Owners widely praise the Yema Granvelle CMM.29's dial, noting its guilloché pattern and carved indices that catch the light. One owner reports an impressive nearly 80-hour power reserve and a steady accuracy of +2 seconds per day. Some owners flag quality control issues, though customer service is reported to eventually resolve them, and one owner finds the movement a "feast for the eyes." Overall, owners rate the Yema Granvelle CMM.29 highly for its visually appealing dial and strong power reserve, despite some concerns about quality control.

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