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Baltic MR RoulettevsGrand Seiko SBGX359

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MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
SBGX359
Grand SeikoSBGX359

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
SBGX35933mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
SBGX35940h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
SBGX359100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
SBGX359

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
33mm
Thickness
9mm
9.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
39.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
9F51
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGX359

The Grand Seiko SBGX359 is lauded for its technically advanced 9F51 quartz movement, enabling a compact 33mm x 9.1mm stainless steel case and offering ±10 seconds per year accuracy. Reviewers highlight the refined finishing of its Snowflake dial and 100 meters of water resistance. However, it comes with a US$3,200 price tag, representing a $500 increase over prior 9F models. Overall, reviewers praise the Grand Seiko SBGX359 for its compact dimensions and precise quartz movement at the specified price point.

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