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Baltic MR ClassicvsPhoibos Eagle Ray No Date

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

MR Classic
BalticMR Classic
MSRP $589
Eagle Ray No Date
PhoibosEagle Ray No Date
MSRP $480

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic36mm
Eagle Ray No Date40mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic42h
Eagle Ray No Date40h
Water Resistance
MR Classic30m
Eagle Ray No Date200m
MSRP
MR Classic$589
Eagle Ray No Date$480

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Blue
Green
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Miyota 9039
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$480

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Baltic MR Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic MR Classic's attractive dial with applied Breguet numerals and granular texture, noting it looks far more expensive than its price. Reviewers highlight the refined, dressy aesthetic and the visually appealing micro-rotor movement. Some owners report precise time-setting and a smooth winding action. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing +1 second per day and another averaging +10 seconds per day. Concerns exist regarding the gold PVD finish's durability, with reports of wear from strap friction. The 36mm case is described as small, and some find the bezel chunky and the watch's overall height significant. The Chinese Hangzhou micro-rotor movement is noted as potentially noisy and difficult for local repair, though Baltic's customer service and warranty are praised. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic MR Classic highly for its dressy aesthetic and dial finishing at its price point.

Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date

Owners widely praise the Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date for its value at the price point. One owner notes the watch is a great purchase with no regrets, and is unbothered by its lume. The Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date features a 41mm steel case and a Miyota 9015 automatic movement with a 42-hour power reserve. However, one owner received a non-working watch and reported difficulty obtaining a refund, citing horrible customer service. On balance, owners rate the Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date well for its value, though customer service experiences can vary.

From video reviewers

The Phoibos Eagle Ray No Date features a high-beat Miyota 9015 movement, which is a notable strength. A weakness of the watch is its relatively weak lume brightness. Reviewers disagree on whether the added features of the Ceramic model justify the extra cost, with one reviewer finding it worth the extra cost and another noting it's a trade-off for the No Date model.

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