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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVDvsPagani Design PD-1693 GMT

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MR Classic - Gold PVD
BalticMR Classic - Gold PVD
MSRP $589
PD-1693 GMT
Pagani DesignPD-1693 GMT
MSRP $145

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
PD-1693 GMT42mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
PD-1693 GMT43h
Water Resistance
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
PD-1693 GMT200m
MSRP
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589
PD-1693 GMT$145

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Pearl DG5833A
Power Reserve
42h
43h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$145

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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.

Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT

Owners widely report issues with the DG5833GMT movement in the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT, including the minute hand jumping significantly when setting the time and general unreliability leading to failures within months. While one owner noted timekeeping within +/- 5 seconds per day, others suggest opting for models with the NH34 movement. On balance, the consensus is that the Pagani Design PD-1693 GMT's movement reliability is a significant concern for owners.

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