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Baltic MR RoulettevsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
41.8mm
Thickness
9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48.4mm
Water Resistance
30m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
4R39
Power Reserve
42h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$595

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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 Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

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