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Baltic MR RoulettevsPinion Pure Steel

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

MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

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.

Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Pure Steel38mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Pure Steel45h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Pure Steel100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Pure Steel$1,715

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Sellita SW261-1
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
45h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$1,715
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