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Baltic MR RoulettevsSeiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

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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 Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition for its robust build quality, excellent bezel action, and strong lume that performs well in low light. Reviewers note specific models feature attractive dials, such as the jewel-toned teal with a water pattern or a deep dark blue gradient. Some owners highlight the comfortable wearability and solid bracelets. The 4R36 movement is mentioned with a 41-hour power reserve, while the 6R55 movement offers a 72-hour power reserve and a stated accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day. One owner finds the multi-lingual date function and divers extension difficult to use, and bracelet adjustment can be initially frustrating. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition highly for its dive watch functionality and attractive dial designs.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition45mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition41h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition200m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Prospex Sea PADI Special Edition$650

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
45mm
Thickness
9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
4R36
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$650
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