Baltic MR RoulettevsTimex Q Timex 1975 Enigma

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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

Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma at true scale

Q Timex 1975 Enigma

Diameter

36mm

37mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

9mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$545

$219

lowest

Movement

Hangzhou 5000A

Quartz

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
37mm
Thickness
9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Acrylic

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
n/a
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$219
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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.

Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma

Owners praise the Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma for its unique design, with hands appearing to float against the dial due to being painted on the underside of the crystal, and its chameleon-like ability to appear both subdued and vibrantly colorful. The 37mm case is described as comfortable, and the watch is considered classy and suitable for casual wear at its price point. However, some reviewers note a cheap-feeling bracelet and soft case edges, with one owner finding the bracelet visually appealing but cheap. The "mystery dial" effect, achieved by a blue dot on the crystal, is angle-dependent. The watch features a quartz movement and 50m water resistance. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Timex Q Timex 1975 Enigma highly for its distinctive design and value.