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Baltic MR RoulettevsTraska Summiteer Charcoal

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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.

Traska Summiteer Charcoal

Owners widely praise the Traska Summiteer Charcoal for its comfortable 38.5mm size, short lugs, clean dial, and proud crystal, with some noting its excellent fit and finish and smooth winding action. Timekeeping averages +2 seconds per day, and the hardened steel treatment is a valued addition. Some owners find the dial plain and prefer textured alternatives, and one owner experienced dial alignment issues with a recent Traska release. The bracelet is criticized by some for being noisy, sagging, and having a clasp with rough edges, though others praise its on-the-fly micro-adjustment. On balance, owners rate the Traska Summiteer Charcoal highly for its overall package and value proposition at its price point.

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Summiteer Charcoal40mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Summiteer Charcoal42h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Summiteer Charcoal100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Summiteer Charcoal$700

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
0mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
0mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Burgundy
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Jewels
0
24
Complications
None
Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$700
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