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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVDvsVario 1918 Medic Brass

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
1918 Medic Brass
Vario1918 Medic Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
1918 Medic Brass40mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
1918 Medic Brass40h
Water Resistance
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
1918 Medic Brass100m
MSRP
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589
1918 Medic Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Medic Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Medic Brass for its crisp enamel dial, easy-to-read numerals, and cathedral hands, noting the brass case develops an attractive patina over time. However, the soft brass scratches easily, and one owner found the lume to be poor. Accuracy varies, with one example running slow by about 10 seconds per day and another owner deeming the Miyota 82s5 movement just okay. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Medic Brass highly for its unique dial and the evolving character of its brass case.

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