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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 Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition is praised for its beautiful design and refinement over previous models, featuring vertically textured glacier-inspired dials. Owners, however, consider the €1500 RRP too high, suggesting a price closer to €900-€1000, noting the aluminum bezel insert instead of ceramic. Some owners report the 6R movement runs slow. On balance, owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition beautiful and a refinement, but the price and aluminum bezel are points of contention.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition42.7mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition70h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition200m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Save the Ocean Special Edition$1,350

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
42.7mm
Thickness
9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$1,350
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