Baltic MR RoulettevsTissot Le Locle Gold

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Baltic MR Roulette at true scale

MR Roulette

Tissot Le Locle Gold at true scale

Le Locle Gold

Diameter

36mm

39.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

9mm

lowest

10.4mm

Water Resistance

30m

30m

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

$545

lowest

$2,225

Movement

Hangzhou 5000A

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
39.3mm
Thickness
9mm
10.45mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Gold

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Silver
Indices
n/a
Roman

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$2,225
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Reviews

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

Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette features a 36mm case with vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs, and a vintage roulette-styled dial with multi-sector design. Reviewers note the dial textures create a perception of depth, with contrasting brushed and grained surfaces. The Hangzhou 5000A micro-rotor movement is visually appealing but described by reviewers as feeling rattly and producing a jangly sound when tapped. Overall, reviewers highlight the MR Roulette's unique dial design and finishing, despite some reservations about the micro-rotor movement's sound and feel.

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 Gold

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle Gold for its stunning PVD gold-plated finish, elegant off-white dial with applied gold numerals and guilloche print, and classic design, considering it a great value and a respectable entry-level Swiss watch. Some owners report the Powermatic 80 movement is accurate to +2 seconds per day and achieves its 80-hour power reserve, while others note accuracy variations from +6 seconds per day to quartz-like performance, and one owner flagged the stock straps and buckle as poor quality. The 39.3mm case size is generally considered comfortable, though one owner noted the 49mm lug-to-lug measurement as a potential concern for smaller wrists. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle Gold highly for its elegant design and exceptional value at the price point.