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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVDvsSeiko Captain Willard

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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.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42.7mm
Thickness
9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.6mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$1,300
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