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Baltic MR RoulettevsGrand Seiko STGF359

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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.

Grand Seiko STGF359

Owners widely praise the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant pairing with an engagement ring. Some owners find the 29mm case size too small for a man's wrist, while others suggest it can be worn by men with smaller wrists, recommending an in-person try-on. One owner notes potential date wheel misalignment requiring servicing. The bracelet has a maximum perimeter of 185mm, with extra links available. On balance, owners value the Grand Seiko STGF359 for its elegant aesthetic, though its small size is a point of consideration.

From video reviewers

The Grand Seiko STGF359 features a 9F quartz movement with exceptional accuracy, deviating by only +/−10 seconds per year. A drawback of the watch is its 40mm case size, which may be a concern for those with smaller wrists. Reviewers disagree on the type of movement, with one praising the 9F quartz and the other highlighting the spring drive movement.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
STGF35928.9mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
STGF359
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
STGF359100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
STGF359$2,600

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
28.9mm
Thickness
9mm
8.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
35.4mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
4J52
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$2,600
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