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Baltic MR RoulettevsSeiko 5 Sports SKX series

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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 5 Sports SKX series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series for its iconic dive watch design, robust build, and excellent value, with many appreciating its timeless styling and tool-like character. The movement, while basic, is noted as offering hacking and hand-winding capabilities, and accuracy varies, with many owners reporting +/-5 to 10 seconds per day despite the movement's potential for +/-40 seconds. Some owners find the original SKX models heavier and bulkier than newer iterations, while others critique the lack of a screw-down crown and ISO rating on the newer Seiko 5 Sports SKX series, deeming it less of a serious tool watch. Overall, owners rate the Seiko 5 Sports SKX series highly for its enduring design and value proposition as a robust, everyday watch.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
5 Sports SKX series28mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
5 Sports SKX series40h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
5 Sports SKX series100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
5 Sports SKX series$315

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
36mm
28mm
Thickness
9mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
33.1mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Hardlex
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
2R06
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
0
21

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$315
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