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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm WatchvsBaltic MR Roulette

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GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
CWCGS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch
MSRP $333
MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch36.5mm
MR Roulette36mm
Power Reserve
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch40h
MR Roulette42h
Water Resistance
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch200m
MR Roulette30m
MSRP
GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch$333
MR Roulette$545

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Dress
Diameter
36.5mm
36mm
Thickness
12mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
44mm
Lug Width
19mm
20mm
Water Resistance
200m
30m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Hesalite
AR Coating
Yes
Inner
Dial Color
CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch, Black Case with Sand Dial
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$333
$545

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch

Owners widely praise the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch for its extreme wearability, legible grey-green dial, and well-applied lume, with many noting its quality and value. The watch features a sapphire crystal, 200m water resistance, and a screw-down crown, embodying military heritage. Some owners appreciate the comfort of CWC's elastic straps and the company's service of setting the time before shipping. Fixed spring bars are mentioned as a drawback by one user, though others see them as a security benefit for military use. Overall, owners rate the CWC GS Sapphire Desert Storm Watch highly for its robust tool watch design and value.

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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