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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVDvsZelos Nova 37

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MR Classic - Gold PVD
BalticMR Classic - Gold PVD
MSRP $589
Nova 37
ZelosNova 37
MSRP $899

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Nova 3737mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Nova 3740h
Water Resistance
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
Nova 3750m
MSRP
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589
Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
9mm
7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
37mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
ETA 7001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$899

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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.

Zelos Nova 37

Owners widely praise the Zelos Nova 37's spectacular 37mm dimensions and extremely light, thin wearability. The meteorite dial is frequently highlighted as a captivating feature, though some reviewers suggest simpler indices would improve legibility over the Arabic numerals. The watch is considered a considerable value at $1,999. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Zelos Nova 37 highly for its excellent dimensions and dial execution at the price.

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