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Baltic MR RoulettevsTissot Le Locle

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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.

Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and comfortable 39.3mm case size, which offers a premium appearance for its price. The ETA 2824-2 movement is considered reliable, and the watch is frequently recommended as a first automatic, noted for its versatility and suitability for those preferring smaller, non-sporty designs. Some owners find the bracelet more appealing than a strap and suggest removing the date would improve the design. A drawback noted by some is the approximately 40-hour power reserve. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its classic aesthetic and value.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Le Locle29mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Le Locle48h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Le Locle30m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Le Locle$795

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
29mm
Thickness
9mm
8.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
29mm
Lug Width
20mm
14mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
Roman and indexes

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
42h
48h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$795
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