Baltic MR RoulettevsOrient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Baltic MR Roulette at true scale

MR Roulette

Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds at true scale

Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

Diameter

36mm

38.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

44mm

Thickness

9mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

40h

MSRP

$545

$310

lowest

Movement

Hangzhou 5000A

Orient F6 Series

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.4mm
Thickness
9mm
12mm
Finish
n/a
Polished
Caseback
n/a
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Mineral
Crystal Shape
n/a
Domed

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
Orient F6 Series
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$310
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Reviews

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

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette features a 36mm case with vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs, and a vintage roulette-styled dial with multi-sector design. Reviewers note the dial textures create a perception of depth, with contrasting brushed and grained surfaces. The Hangzhou 5000A micro-rotor movement is visually appealing but described by reviewers as feeling rattly and producing a jangly sound when tapped. Overall, reviewers highlight the MR Roulette's unique dial design and finishing, despite some reservations about the micro-rotor movement's sound and feel.

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 Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds for its exceptional value, vintage-inspired design, and upgraded Orient F6 Series automatic movement featuring hacking and hand-winding. Reviewers highlight the case finishing, with brushed side flanks and a signed crown, contributing to a high-end feel for the price. The domed crystal is frequently admired, and the watch is considered comfortable and versatile for everyday and business-casual wear. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting a gain of 15-17 seconds over 10 days, considered good for a non-chronometer certified movement. Some owners find the 38.4mm case, combined with a high-profile domed crystal and a 45-46mm lug-to-lug measurement, feels oversized for its dress watch intention, and the strap is noted as potentially too rigid. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 2 Small Seconds highly for its impressive finishing and features at its price point.

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