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Baltic MR RoulettevsTimefactors PRS-29A

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MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
PRS-29A
TimefactorsPRS-29A
MSRP $544
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.

Timefactors PRS-29A

Owners widely praise the Timefactors PRS-29A for its excellent value, faithful reissue design, and compact 36mm case. The manual-wind ETA 2801-2 movement, 100m water resistance, and anti-magnetic properties are frequently highlighted as functional strengths, making it a popular grab-and-go or travel watch. Some owners note the shiny hands can blend into the dial, and one owner reports accuracy around +5 seconds per day. A desire for a screw-down crown for enhanced water resistance and poor lume are also mentioned. Overall, owners rate the Timefactors PRS-29A highly for its historical accuracy and robust build at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
PRS-29A36mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
PRS-29A
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
PRS-29A100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
PRS-29A$544

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Thickness
9mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Lume
None
SuperLuminova C3

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
ETA 2801-2
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$544
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