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Baltic MR RoulettevsRolex Datejust

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

MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
Datejust
RolexDatejust
MSRP $12,950
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.

Rolex Datejust

Owners widely praise the Rolex Datejust for its versatile style, quality watchmaking, and historical significance, noting its robust elegance and aesthetic variety across numerous configurations. Some owners find the 36mm size cleaner, while others prefer the 41mm for larger wrists, though opinions vary on the latter's minute markers and bezel. The desirability of specific dial colors, such as blue and mint green, is frequently debated within the community, with some configurations like the fluted bezel and Jubilee bracelet being highly sought after. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Datejust highly for its timeless design and configurability, making it a standout piece for both casual wearers and enthusiasts.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Datejust31mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Datejust55h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Datejust100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Datejust$12,950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
31mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel
White Rolesor
Finish
Brushed and polished
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Light Green
Indices
Applied
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
2236
Power Reserve
42h
55h
Jewels
25
31
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$12,950
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