Baltic MR RoulettevsVario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

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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

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time at true scale

VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Diameter

36mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

n/a

Thickness

9mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

30m

50m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$545

$428

lowest

Movement

Hangzhou 5000A

Ronda 1062

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
Ronda 1062
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$428
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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.

Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time

Owners widely praise the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time for its satisfying reversible mechanism, excellent polishing, crisp dial printing, and exceptional value for a dual-face watch. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its novel reversible design, attractive Art Deco-inspired aesthetic, and the value it offers at its price point. Some owners also commend Vario's customer service. The 12mm thickness is a point of discussion, with some finding it surprisingly wearable due to its stepped case and curved bevels, while others note it as a concern due to the dual-watch construction. One reviewer points out the need to remove the watch to switch faces and the potential for smudging on the hidden side. The lack of lume on one dial is seen as a missed opportunity by one owner. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Vario VERSA Reversible Dual Time highly for its clever, well-executed reversible case design and appealing price point.

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