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Baltic MR RoulettevsTissot Heritage 1938

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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.

Tissot Heritage 1938

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Heritage 1938 for its stunning vintage-inspired design and excellent value, particularly as a COSC-certified automatic under $1000. The dial's ability to catch light and subtly change colors, along with rosy gold numerals, is a frequent highlight. The watch uses a chronometer-certified ETA 2824-2 movement, though its 38-hour power reserve is noted as less than some contemporary offerings. Some owners find the 39mm case size appears larger on the wrist, with a desire for smaller options. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Heritage 1938 highly for its charming retro aesthetics and impressive chronometer movement at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The most attainable Swiss chronometer is a key strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Heritage 193839mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Heritage 193838h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Heritage 193850m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Heritage 1938$925

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
39mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite
Indices
Arabic

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
11.5'
Power Reserve
42h
38h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$925
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