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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVDvsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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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 Presage Sharp Edged Series

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is widely praised for its modern, angular case design and intricate Asanoha dial patterns, with reviewers highlighting its refined finishing and strong cultural significance. Owners and reviewers consistently note the 70-hour power reserve from the 6R35 movement (or 6R38/6R5J in some variants), anti-reflective sapphire crystals, and 10 bar water resistance. The collection is considered competitively priced, offering significant value for its design and build quality. Some models feature a super-hard coating on the case and bracelet. One owner notes the black dial of the SARX083 offers a subtle pop in the light, and another reviewer points out that a 24-hour indicator on certain models is a niche feature. Case sizes vary, with some models at 39.3mm and others at 40.2mm, and thickness ranges from 11.1mm to 11.8mm. Power reserves differ, with some models featuring 45 hours from the 6R21 movement.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series42.2mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Presage Sharp Edged Series45h
Water Resistance
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
Presage Sharp Edged Series100m
MSRP
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589
Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
36mm
42.2mm
Thickness
9mm
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49.2mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
6R64
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
0
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Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$1,400
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