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Baltic MR RoulettevsKUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

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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.

KUOE OLD SMITH 90-001

KUOE OLD SMITH is widely praised for its vintage aesthetic and comfortable 35mm wearability, with owners noting its attractive bronze case and dial contrast. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its excellent accuracy. However, the case finishing is considered average for the price, and the lume fades quickly. Some find the small date window difficult to read, and the Seiko NH38 movement is described as noisy. The 18mm lug width and PVD-coated strap hardware are also noted as drawbacks. Overall, owners and reviewers find the KUOE OLD SMITH to be a compelling vintage field watch offering good value, particularly for its aesthetic appeal and accuracy.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
OLD SMITH 90-00135mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
OLD SMITH 90-001
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
OLD SMITH 90-00150m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
OLD SMITH 90-001$405

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
35mm
Thickness
9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Dome
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Gold

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
TMI VD78A
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$405
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