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Baltic MR RoulettevsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 33

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its classic Bauhaus-inspired design and elegant wearability, with owners noting its polished case reflections and compact dimensions, such as the 33mm and 35mm variants, fitting well on smaller wrists. The Alpha hand-wound movement is recognized for remarkable accuracy, with one owner reporting it off only a couple of seconds a week, and a 44.5-hour power reserve. The watch's versatility and "loveable cutey" design are highlighted, and new platinum gray dials offer a convincing appearance. Some owners find the velour strap delicate and prefer alternatives, and the 30m water resistance limits its use in wet environments. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its enduring, minimalistic design and impressive accuracy at its price point.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Tangente 3332.8mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Tangente 3353 hoursh
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Tangente 3350m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Tangente 33$2,440

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
36mm
32.8mm
Thickness
9mm
6.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42.2mm
Lug Width
20mm
17mm
Finish
Water Resistance
30m
50m
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Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Dial Color
Black
White
Indices

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
Nomos DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
53 hoursh
Jewels
0
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$2,440
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