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Baltic MR RoulettevsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
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” Urushi Lacquer Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial for its stunning, inky black urushi lacquer dial, noting its deep visual depth and soft sheen with gold accents or Roman numerals. The 40.2mm stainless steel case, rated for 100 meters of water resistance, is considered classy and elegant, with one owner appreciating the interplay of light on the dial's textured hands and glossy second hand. The 72-hour power reserve of the 6R5H or 6R54 movement is a consistent highlight, and the accessible price point is frequently mentioned. Some owners note visible pores on the white logo and Roman numerals, and visible scratches from polishing in bright light, while one reviewer flags the GMT function's dial setting as slightly wonky. Accuracy is rated at +25 to -15 seconds per day by multiple sources.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
40.2mm
Thickness
9mm
12.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
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
6R5H
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$1,650
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