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Baltic MR RoulettevsSecond Hour Giant Stride

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What people say

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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.

Second Hour Giant Stride

The Silietta SW200 movement is a strength. The price point relative to other microbrand super compressor options is a weakness.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Giant Stride42mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Giant Stride
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Giant Stride200m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Giant Stride$725

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
0mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Dial Color
Black
Silver

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$725
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