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Baltic MR RoulettevsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

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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 Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial for its high-quality, handcrafted enamel dials, with specific commendations for the depth and subtle gloss of urushi lacquer and the excellent legibility of minimalistic markers and contrasting hands. The watches are frequently cited as offering significant value, with one reviewer noting the SPB163 as a great value at €1,300, and another highlighting the series' impressive 100M water resistance and Japanese design inspiration at $1,300 USD. However, the 12.4mm to 12.8mm thickness is noted by multiple sources as a potential area for improvement, with a preference for under 12mm, and one owner dislikes the date window. Accuracy figures for the 6R27 movement range from -15 to +25 seconds per day, and its power reserve is closer to 35-40 hours than the advertised 45 hours.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial72h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Enamel Dial$1,400

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
40.2mm
Thickness
9mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
6R5H
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$1,400
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