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Baltic MR RoulettevsZelos Helica 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 Helica Moonphase

Owners widely praise the Zelos Helica Moonphase for its gorgeous aventurine dial, unique industrial-dress aesthetic, and comfortable wearability, with one owner calling it spectacular and another their favorite Zelos. The moonphase complication is frequently highlighted as beautiful, though some find the double moon distracting or the dial cluttered. A manual-wind movement combined with a screw-down crown is noted as a drawback by some, requiring adjustment and potentially feeling fragile when fully wound, while one owner reports a 43-hour power reserve. On balance, owners rate the Zelos Helica Moonphase highly for its stunning aventurine dial and unique design at its price point.

From video reviewers

The aventurine dial is a standout feature. The 39mm case size and short lug-to-lug are praised for comfortable wear. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Helica Moonphase39mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Helica Moonphase
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Helica Moonphase100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Helica Moonphase$1,049

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Moonphase
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
39mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

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
$1,049
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