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Baltic MR RoulettevsPhoibos Wave Master GMT

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

MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
Wave Master GMT
PhoibosWave Master GMT
MSRP $399

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Wave Master GMT39.5mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Wave Master GMT40h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Wave Master GMT200m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Wave Master GMT$399

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9mm
12.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
SII NH34
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$399

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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 Wave Master GMT

The Phoibos Wave Master GMT is widely praised for its attractive design, comfortable 20mm tapering bracelet, and wearability on a 7" wrist, with owners finding it a strong value proposition at $220. Some minor finishing flaws, such as slightly crooked markers and off-center dial numbers, are noted by one owner, while accuracy averages around 5-10 seconds over two weeks. Overall, owners rate the Phoibos Wave Master GMT highly for its distinctive design and comfortable wearability at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Wave Master GMT's notable feature is its 200M water resistance. A drawback is the rattle of the bracelet. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer noting its significant weight for a 39.5mm case diameter, but the other reviewer doesn't mention any specific weaknesses or trade-offs.

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