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Baltic MR RoulettevsGrand Seiko SLGW003

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MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
SLGW003
Grand SeikoSLGW003
MSRP $11,600

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
SLGW00338.6mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
SLGW00380h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
SLGW00330m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
SLGW003$11,600

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.6mm
Thickness
9mm
9.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
9SA4
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$11,600

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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 SLGW003

The Grand Seiko SLGW003 is praised for its comfortable, lightweight Brilliant Hard Titanium case, meticulous finishing, and a clean, modern dial. Reviewers highlight the new 9SA4 manual-wind movement, noting its attractive finishing, 80-hour power reserve, and accuracy of -3/+5 seconds per day. It is considered a versatile dress watch blending vintage and future Grand Seiko spirit. The €11,700 price is noted as expensive, with some questioning its value. Overall, reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW003 highly for its elegant design and impressive manual-wind movement at its flagship price point.

From video reviewers

The slim profile of the Evolution 9 case is a key strength. Water resistance is a weakness, with figures of 50 meters and 30 meters cited. Reviewers disagree on whether the manual-wind Hi-Beat movement is a rarity or a notable addition.

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