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Baltic MR RoulettevsSeiko Prospex Sea

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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

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea for its excellent value, robust build, and superior lume, with many noting its comfortable wearability and faithful design recreations. Some owners report the watch can feel big, thick, and heavy on smaller wrists, while others find the sizing perfect. The bezel action is frequently highlighted as smooth and precise, often exceeding that of less expensive models. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive finishing and value proposition.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Prospex Sea41.7mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Prospex Sea41h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Prospex Sea200m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Prospex Sea$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
41.7mm
Thickness
9mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49.5mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
Seiko 4R35
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
0
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$595
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