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Baltic MR RoulettevsZelos Aurora Moonphase

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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.

Zelos Aurora Moonphase

Owners widely praise Zelos for offering excellent value, solid build quality, and enthusiast-friendly designs, with unique dial variants often selling out quickly. The Zelos Aurora Moonphase is noted as a desirable model, though finding one can be challenging. Some owners find Zelos's designs, including those of the Aurora line, to be too flashy for everyday wear, preferring a more subdued aesthetic. One owner reported their Zelos Aurora Nebula 38mm running at -5.3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Aurora Moonphase highly for its desirable microbrand status and unique dial appeal.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Aurora Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Aurora Moonphase
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Aurora Moonphase200m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Aurora Moonphase$949

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Moonphase
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Titanium
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Meteorite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou 5000A
Sellita SW288-1
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$949
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