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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVDvsMarloe Watch Company Solent Timer

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MR Classic - Gold PVD
BalticMR Classic - Gold PVD
MSRP $589
Solent Timer
Marloe Watch CompanySolent Timer
MSRP $507

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Solent Timer42mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Solent Timer40h
Water Resistance
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
Solent Timer100m
MSRP
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589
Solent Timer$507

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Lume
None
Natulite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$507

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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.

Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer

Owners widely praise the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer for its beautiful design and perceived quality, with excellent packaging noted as a positive. One owner reports the included strap may be too large for wrists under 7 inches. Accuracy varies, with one owner noting their GMT runs a tad fast. Overall, owners rate the Marloe Watch Company Solent Timer highly for its aesthetic appeal and quality feel.

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