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Baltic MR RoulettevsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
Presage Classic Series
SeikoPresage Classic Series
MSRP $1,125

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Presage Classic Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Presage Classic Series72h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Presage Classic Series100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Presage Classic Series$1,125

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
40.2mm
Thickness
9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
6R5J
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$1,125

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with reviewers noting its radiant sunburst or textured dials inspired by silk and its elegant alpha hands and applied indices. Owners and reviewers highlight the robust elegance and value proposition, with 36mm and 40.2mm case options offering vintage proportions and 100m water resistance for versatility. The in-house 6R51 or 6R55 movement provides a substantial 72-hour power reserve. One owner criticizes the pin and collar bracelet system as awful, and the 24-hour subdial is noted as potentially annoying to some. Prices range from US$950 to US$1,800 depending on the model and features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series highly for its exceptional dial finishing and versatile wearability at its price point.

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