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Baltic MR RoulettevsOrient Bambino Solar Quartz

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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 Bambino Solar Quartz

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz for its nice finishing and value, with one owner noting it was worth the $220 spent. However, reviewers consistently flag the mineral crystal as a significant drawback, prone to scratches and abrasions. One owner reports the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz wears thinner due to its lighter movement and less robust construction. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Solar Quartz highly for its finishing and value, despite the mineral crystal's susceptibility to scratches.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Bambino Solar Quartz38.4mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Bambino Solar Quartz
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Bambino Solar Quartz30m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Bambino Solar Quartz$265

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.4mm
Thickness
9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43.5mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
VS213
Type
Automatic
Solar
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$265
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