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Baltic MR RoulettevsSeiko 5 Sports SNXS 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 SNXS series

Owners widely praise the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series for its attractive sunburst dials, vintage aesthetic, and excellent value, with many highlighting its comfortable wearability. Reviewers and owners consistently flag the stock bracelet as a significant weakness, often described as jangly, hair-pulling, and difficult to adjust, with a flimsy clasp. The Hardlex crystal is noted as being prone to scratching, and the caseback is described as thick, contributing to a bulky appearance. Accuracy with the movement is reported to be variable, ranging from +/- 1-2 seconds per day to +/- 20 seconds or more, and the movement itself lacks hacking and hand-winding. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 5 Sports SNXS series highly for its stunning dials and value, despite significant criticisms of its bracelet and movement limitations.

From video reviewers

The vintage-inspired design and compact case size are praised. The price increase over the previous generation is a point of contention.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
5 Sports SNXS series37.4mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
5 Sports SNXS series41h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
5 Sports SNXS series100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
5 Sports SNXS series$415

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
36mm
37.4mm
Thickness
9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
44.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

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

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$415
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