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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVDvsMr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

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MR Classic - Gold PVD
BalticMR Classic - Gold PVD
MSRP $589
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
Mr Jones WatchesA perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP $750

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical40h
Water Resistance
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical
MSRP
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589
A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical$750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Casual
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Water Resistance
30m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
40mm

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$750

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What people say

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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

Owners widely report the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's movement winds smoothly, and the 36mm case, while small, does not feel cheap. Reviewers note the gold PVD coating, paired with black dials and applied Breguet numerals, evokes a vintage aesthetic. One owner points out the acrylic crystal, while another reviewer flags the Hangzhou micro-rotor movement as rattly and loose on the wrist. The movement features a gold-toned rotor, blue screws, and pink jewels, and the case has vertical brushing on the bezel and circular brushing on the lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's vintage aesthetic and smooth winding action, despite some concerns about the micro-rotor movement's rattle.

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical

Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical is widely praised for its creative and original design, making it a fun conversation starter and a well-made watch for its price point. Owners appreciate the vibrant colors and quality packaging, with one reviewer noting the 40mm case dimensions and elegant lugs. The Swiss STP1-11 movement is reported to have acceptable accuracy. Some owners, however, find the Milanese bracelet too shiny, while the nylon strap may be small in diameter for some wearers. On balance, owners and reviewers rate Mr Jones Watches A perfectly useless afternoon: mechanical highly for its unique design and good value.

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