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Baltic MR RoulettevsGrand Seiko SLGB003

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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.

Grand Seiko SLGB003

Grand Seiko SLGB003 owners widely praise its lightness and comfort, with a dial that offers a shifting character in different lighting conditions. Reviewers note its compact case size enhances wearability and versatility across wrist sizes. However, one owner found the dial underwhelming, and another reported a date disc issue with lower numbers not changing correctly. Some question the value proposition at around $10,000, citing the bracelet and dial as potential drawbacks, while others highlight the movement and smaller dimensions as significant positives. On balance, owners rate the Grand Seiko SLGB003 highly for its movement and compact dimensions, despite some reservations about the dial and bracelet.

From video reviewers

The watch's exceptional accuracy is a notable strength, with both reviewers highlighting its precise timekeeping. A weakness is the relatively high price point compared to other Grand Seiko models. Reviewers disagree on the ideal case size, with one reviewer noting it's relatively small at 37mm, while the other doesn't mention case size as a concern.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
SLGB00337mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
SLGB00372h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
SLGB003100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
SLGB003$11,400

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
9mm
11.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44.3mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
9RB2
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
42h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$11,400
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