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Baltic MR RoulettevsVaer C5 Recon Field Solar

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
C5 Recon Field Solar
VaerC5 Recon Field Solar
MSRP $329

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
C5 Recon Field Solar40mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
C5 Recon Field Solar40h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
C5 Recon Field Solar100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
C5 Recon Field Solar$329

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
48mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Domed Sapphire

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$329

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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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.

Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar

Owners widely praise the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its robust build, bright C3 SuperLuminova lume, and solar charging capabilities, with one owner preferring its greater water resistance. Some owners report issues with hand alignment and second hand accuracy, though Vaer's customer service is noted for responsiveness with exchanges or refunds. One owner mentioned spring bar holes being close to the edge, a point of QC discussion. On balance, owners appreciate the Vaer C5 Recon Field Solar for its solar charging and robust build, despite occasional reports of minor alignment issues.

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