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Baltic MR RoulettevsRolex Lady-Datejust

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MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
Lady-Datejust
RolexLady-Datejust
MSRP $16,450
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 Lady-Datejust

Owners widely appreciate the Rolex Lady-Datejust for its timeless, classy look and perfect 28mm size for smaller wrists, with some finding it elegant and delicate as smaller watches return to style. Others associate the 28mm size with "grandma energy" and find it outdated. Some owners find certain configurations easy to acquire from an AD, while others note that specific configurations can take up to three months. One owner finds their GMF DJ31 runs fast, requiring frequent time adjustments, and notes the wide bezel is a common complaint, though they feel it's unnoticeable in person. Owners are split on the Rolex Lady-Datejust as an investment, with some suggesting it depreciates significantly and does not recover value, while others find specific models "sweet." Overall, owners rate the Rolex Lady-Datejust highly for its classic aesthetic and suitability for smaller wrists, despite some concerns about size perception and investment value.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Lady-Datejust28mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Lady-Datejust55h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Lady-Datejust100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Lady-Datejust$16,450

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36mm
28mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
Lug Width
20mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gem-set
Finish
Brushed and polished
18 kt yellow gold
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Roman numerals

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$16,450
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