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Baltic MR RoulettevsOrient Stretto Date

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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 Stretto Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Stretto Date for its sharp, clean, and beautiful appearance, with its thin and ergonomic design frequently highlighted as a key strength for comfortable everyday wear. It is considered a solid, versatile, and affordable option, with one owner specifically noting its simple, light, and inexpensive nature around $160. However, some community members find its design derivative and lacking uniqueness. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date highly for its attractive aesthetics and comfortable, affordable wearability.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Stretto Date38.5mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Stretto Date40h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Stretto Date50m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Stretto Date$360

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
38.5mm
Thickness
9mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45.5mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$360
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