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Baltic MR RoulettevsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
What people say

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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.

Seiko King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK for its exceptional dial and case finishing, often compared to higher-end brands, and its slim, retro design. The use of the Calibre 6L35 movement in some variants is seen as a significant upgrade, contributing to a refined feel, while others note the bracelet is unusually nice and the case offers a mix of brushed and polished finishes with sharp angles. However, some owners question the value proposition, citing misaligned screws and clasp components on their examples, and the standard 6R movement in some models is criticized as a disappointment for the price point. Accuracy figures range from +15/-10 seconds per day to +5 to +7 seconds per day, and water resistance is rated at 5 BAR or 50 meters. Overall, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK to be a beautiful and classy watch with fantastic finishing, though some are divided on its value and movement choice at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
King Seiko KSK38.6mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
King Seiko KSK45h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
King Seiko KSK50m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
King Seiko KSK$3,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.6mm
Thickness
9mm
10.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Box
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
6L35
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$3,300
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