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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVDvsVaer G5 Meridian GMT

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MR Classic - Gold PVD
BalticMR Classic - Gold PVD
MSRP $589
G5 Meridian GMT
VaerG5 Meridian GMT
MSRP $935

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
G5 Meridian GMT39mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
G5 Meridian GMT40h
Water Resistance
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
G5 Meridian GMT200m
MSRP
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589
G5 Meridian GMT$935

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Green

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Miyota 9075
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$935

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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.

Vaer G5 Meridian GMT

The Vaer G5 Meridian GMT is a compelling and affordable true GMT watch, featuring the Miyota 9075 movement. Reviewers note its 39mm stainless steel case, which is described as chunky but visually minimized by twisted lugs, and a highly domed sapphire crystal that contributes to reflections. The glossy ceramic bezel also adds to its shiny appearance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Vaer G5 Meridian GMT highly for its true GMT functionality and value.

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