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Baltic MR RoulettevsSternglas Tachymeter

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MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
Tachymeter
SternglasTachymeter
MSRP $312
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.

Sternglas Tachymeter

The Sternglas Tachymeter is praised for its sporty chronograph design and wrist presence, offering character without being an overt tool watch. Reviewers note it as an improvement over its predecessor, featuring an upscale design with a colored aluminum bezel insert and more colorful dial options. It utilizes the Seiko VK63 meca-quartz movement, is accurate to ±20 seconds per month, and boasts a three-year battery life, all at a competitive price of €389. The Sternglas Tachymeter is considered good value for its design, functionality, and small-brand cachet, offering a charming youthfulness. One reviewer noted that the "orange" on one model appeared yellow, and suggested a tachymeter scale extending to 200 instead of 500 would be more useful. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sternglas Tachymeter highly for its value and appealing, youthful chronograph design.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Tachymeter42mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Tachymeter
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Tachymeter50m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Tachymeter$312

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
42mm
Thickness
9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
50mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Miyota 0S20
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
Jewels
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$312
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