Baltic MR RoulettevsKUOE Old Smith 90-007

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Baltic MR Roulette at true scale

MR Roulette

KUOE Old Smith 90-007 at true scale

Old Smith 90-007

Diameter

36mm

35mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

42.3mm

lowest

Thickness

9mm

lowest

12.3mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

42h

MSRP

$545

lowest

$640

Movement

Hangzhou 5000A

Miyota 82S5

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
35mm
Thickness
9mm
12.25mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42.3mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
n/a
Dome
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Ivory

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
Miyota 82S5

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$640
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette features a 36mm case with vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs, and a vintage roulette-styled dial with multi-sector design. Reviewers note the dial textures create a perception of depth, with contrasting brushed and grained surfaces. The Hangzhou 5000A micro-rotor movement is visually appealing but described by reviewers as feeling rattly and producing a jangly sound when tapped. Overall, reviewers highlight the MR Roulette's unique dial design and finishing, despite some reservations about the micro-rotor movement's sound and feel.

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 90-007

Owners widely praise the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 for its vintage aesthetic, with particular admiration for its blue hands that shine in sunlight and its grainy textured dial with satisfying chunky numerals. The 35mm case size is noted as a potential issue for smaller wrists, and one owner found the crown difficult to operate, while another experienced an initial defect. The Super-LumiNova is described as weak, and the $635 price is considered high for the Miyota 82S5 movement and standard specifications, though some feel the premium is justified by Kuoe's distinctive design and microbrand status. On balance, owners cherish the KUOE OLD SMITH 90-007 for its unique design language and discreet dress/office appeal.