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Baltic MR RoulettevsSeiko King Seiko KSK

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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 King Seiko KSK

Owners and reviewers widely praise the King Seiko KSK's sharp, faceted case design and harmonious mid-century aesthetic. Its compact 38.1mm or 37mm size and slim 10.7mm thickness are noted as highly wearable. However, accuracy is a point of contention, with one reviewer reporting a wide range of +25 to -15 seconds per day for the 6R31 movement, while others criticize the standard 6R movement as too thick and a departure from the brand's history. Water resistance is consistently cited as limited to 50 meters, and one owner reported misaligned screws on the caseback and clasp. On balance, owners and reviewers find the King Seiko KSK appealing for its design and wearability, though the movement choice and accuracy are significant drawbacks for some.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
King Seiko KSK38.3mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
King Seiko KSK72h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
King Seiko KSK100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
King Seiko KSK$2,000

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
38.3mm
Thickness
9mm
11.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Box
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on Hands

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
6R55
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$2,000
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