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Baltic MR RoulettevsGrand Seiko SLGW005

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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 SLGW005

The Grand Seiko SLGW005 is lauded for its faithful recreation of the 1968 45GS, featuring a desirable double-signed dial and a beautifully finished case adhering to the Grammar of Design. It is powered by the new 9SA4 manual-winding, high-beat movement, offering an 80-hour power reserve and a mean daily rate of -3/+5 seconds. Owners consider it a "gloriously perfect" and "pure and elegant expression" of Grand Seiko's strengths, with one owner preferring its creamy dial over a more pronounced beige found on other models. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Grand Seiko SLGW005 highly for its elegant design and impressive high-beat movement.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
SLGW00538.8mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
SLGW00580h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
SLGW00530m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
SLGW005$9,700

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.8mm
Thickness
9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
43.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$9,700
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