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Traska Commuter Carbon BlackvsBaltic MR Roulette

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

Commuter Carbon Black
TraskaCommuter Carbon Black
MSRP $700
MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Commuter Carbon Black40mm
MR Roulette36mm
Power Reserve
Commuter Carbon Black42h
MR Roulette42h
Water Resistance
Commuter Carbon Black100m
MR Roulette30m
MSRP
Commuter Carbon Black$700
MR Roulette$545

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
AR Coating
Underside
Inner
Dial Color
Salmon
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
MIYOTA 9039
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Jewels
24
25
Complications
Chronograph, Date
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$700
$545

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What people say

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Traska Commuter Carbon Black

The Traska Commuter Carbon Black is widely praised for its excellent fit and finish, with owners noting its build quality rivals significantly more expensive watches. Its proprietary hardening coating offers notable scratch resistance, and the slim 10.5mm case and comfortable bracelet with toolless micro-adjustment contribute to its wearability. The Miyota 9039 movement powers the watch, and one reviewer noted its accuracy at -10/+20 seconds per day. Some owners find the bracelet potentially too large for wrists under 6.5 inches, and one griped about coarse brushing on the hands and initial stiffness in the crown threading. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Commuter Carbon Black highly for its exceptional value and robust finishing.

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.

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