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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 lauded for its sharp, angular case design and the intricate finishing of its dials, often featuring traditional Japanese motifs like the Asanoha pattern. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the beautiful interplay of polished and hairline finishes on the case and bracelet, the use of sapphire crystals, and a robust 100m water resistance. The collection is powered by reliable in-house automatic movements, with many models featuring the 6R35 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve. Some specific models are noted for their refined finishing and updated case facets, while the 24-hour sub-dial on certain variants is considered a niche complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series highly for its striking design and quality finishing at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series40.2mm
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$1,100

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
40.2mm
Thickness
9mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47.4mm
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 5000A
Seiko 6R21
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
0
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$1,100
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