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Baltic MR RoulettevsPhoibos Reef Master

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
Reef Master
PhoibosReef Master
MSRP $335

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Reef Master42mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Reef Master40h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Reef Master200m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Reef Master$335

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
SII NH38
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$335

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Phoibos Reef Master

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Reef Master for its exceptional value, highlighting its sapphire crystal, DLC coating, and extensive BGW9 lume. The watch is noted for its cool lume, with one owner finding it not bulky despite its robust build. The Shamrock Green dial and texture are highly praised, as is the comfortable bracelet with solid end links. However, the bezel action is described as rough, and the basic folding clasp is a disappointment. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner seeing +-2 sec/day. Some find the 42mm size almost too big for their wrists, and the date window is considered too small. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Reef Master highly for its impressive feature set and value at its price point.

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