Baltic MR RoulettevsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Baltic MR Roulette at true scale

MR Roulette

Seiko Presage Classic Series at true scale

Presage Classic Series

Diameter

36mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

41.4mm

lowest

Thickness

9mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

72h

highest

MSRP

$545

lowest

$950

Movement

Hangzhou 5000A

Seiko 6R51

Case

4 specs
Thickness
9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
41.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
Seiko 6R51
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$950
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette features a 36mm case with vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs, and a vintage roulette-styled dial with multi-sector design. Reviewers note the dial textures create a perception of depth, with contrasting brushed and grained surfaces. The Hangzhou 5000A micro-rotor movement is visually appealing but described by reviewers as feeling rattly and producing a jangly sound when tapped. Overall, reviewers highlight the MR Roulette's unique dial design and finishing, despite some reservations about the micro-rotor movement's sound and feel.

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 elegant design, with reviewers highlighting the sublime dial and hand finishing, often considered superior for its price point. Owners and reviewers note the textured dials, inspired by silk or featuring enamel, as a standout feature, alongside the vintage proportions of the 36mm cases and the comfortable wearability due to curved cases and short lug-to-lug distances. The 6R51 automatic movement is noted for its 72-hour power reserve. Some criticisms include the 13mm thickness on certain models, the pin and collar bracelet system on the SPB469, and the 24-hour subdial being potentially annoying. Accuracy figures for the 6R55 movement are reported within -15/+25 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series highly for its exceptional dial finishing and elegant vintage-inspired case design at its price point.