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Baltic MR RoulettevsBoldr Safari

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

MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Safari40mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Safari40h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Safari200m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Safari$449

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Tool
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver Fox
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Seiko NH38A
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$449

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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