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Baltic MR RoulettevsTissot Desir

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
Desir
TissotDesir
MSRP $550
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 Desir

The Tissot Desir is praised for its slim profile, mother of pearl dial, and understated design, making it an elegant and versatile dress watch. One owner finds the Tissot Desir a lovely watch. However, the border of the face is a glitter strip, not pavé stones as some might assume. On balance, owners rate the Tissot Desir highly for its elegant and versatile dress watch qualities.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Desir28mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Desir40h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Desir50m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Desir$550

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
28mm
Thickness
9mm
7.68mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
28mm
Lug Width
20mm
4.95mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
Dial Color
Black
White mother-of-pearl
Indices
Applied
Diamonds

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$550
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