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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVDvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition40.6mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition72h
Water Resistance
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition100m
MSRP
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition$1,850

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
40.6mm
Thickness
9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49.1mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
6R51
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$1,850

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition owners and reviewers widely praise its beautiful, powdery cream unglazed Arita porcelain dial with a rhombus pattern, contrasting elegantly with gold-toned hands and indices. The 40.6mm stainless steel case is noted for its overall finishing, though some find it thick and heavy. The 72-hour power reserve 6R51 automatic movement is housed within, with one reviewer calling its accuracy rating of -15/+25 seconds per day and 3 Hz frequency somewhat outdated for the watch's price. A notable omission for some is the lack of lume, particularly on the hands. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Unglazed Arita Porcelain Dial Limited Edition highly for its stunning dial and craftsmanship at the price, despite some reservations about its thickness and movement specifications.

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