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Baltic MR RoulettevsNOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

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What people say

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Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette is praised for its vintage-inspired roulette dial with multi-sector, multi-layer, and asymmetrical design, and faceted dauphine hands. Reviewers highlight the dial's depth created by contrasting textures like circular brushing and glossy or grained sectors, and the 36mm case's vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs. The watch uses a Hangzhou micro-rotor movement. However, reviewers note the micro-rotor movement can feel rattly and loose, producing a jangly sound when tapped. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Roulette's distinctive dial design and vintage aesthetic, despite the noted movement characteristics.

From video reviewers

The MR Roulette's excellent finishing, particularly on the case and the bezel, is a notable strength. The bracelet's noise when moved around is a shared weakness. Reviewers do not explicitly disagree on any specific point.

NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray for its minimalist Bauhaus design, legible dial with applied golden indices and blued steel hands, and harmonious proportions. Reviewers and owners alike note its comfortable and versatile wearability, with some finding it suitable for both formal and casual occasions. However, some enthusiasts find the Orion 38 gray wears larger than expected due to its all-dial design, while others consider its style polarizing and potentially less versatile for everyday wear. One owner notes the watch is considered delicate for daily wear despite its 5 ATM water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Orion 38 gray highly for its elegant, minimalist design and comfortable wearability.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Orion 38 gray38mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Orion 38 gray53 hoursh
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Orion 38 gray50m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Orion 38 gray$3,040

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9mm
7.9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Black
Grey
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Nomos DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
53 hoursh
Jewels
0
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$3,040
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