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Baltic MR RoulettevsSeiko Captain Willard

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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.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42.7mm
Thickness
9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.6mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$1,300
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