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Baltic MR RoulettevsOrient SK Diver Retro (Revival)

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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.

Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival)

Owners widely praise the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival) for its affordable, retro-cool, asymmetrical case design and interior rotating bezel. However, reviewers and owners alike flag the folded link bracelet as a significant detractor, describing it as "jangly" and of poor quality. Concerns are also raised about its weak lume and 50-meter water resistance, rendering it unsuitable as a true diver. The movement's lack of hand-winding and hacking is noted, and some find the watch's design polarizing, with lugs appearing on separate planes, leading some to feel it "radiates 'cheap watch'". On balance, owners value the Orient SK Diver Retro (Revival) for its unique vintage aesthetic and accessible price point, despite significant drawbacks in bracelet quality and water resistance.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
SK Diver Retro (Revival)41.7mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
SK Diver Retro (Revival)40h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
SK Diver Retro (Revival)50m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
SK Diver Retro (Revival)$325

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
36mm
41.7mm
Thickness
9mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
Gold

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
F6922
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Day-date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$325
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