Which is cheaper, the Baltic MR Classic or the Sheffield 1A 38?

At MSRP the Sheffield 1A 38 is the cheaper of the two at $238, against $589 for the Baltic MR Classic — a $351 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Baltic MR Classic or the Sheffield 1A 38?

The Sheffield 1A 38 wears larger at 38mm versus 36mm for the Baltic MR Classic — a 2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Baltic MR Classic or the Sheffield 1A 38?

The Sheffield 1A 38 is rated to 200m versus 30m for the Baltic MR Classic.

What movement does the Baltic MR Classic run compared to the Sheffield 1A 38?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Baltic MR Classic uses the Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor and the Sheffield 1A 38 uses the Seiko NH35.

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Baltic MR ClassicvsSheffield 1A 38

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Baltic MR Classic

mr-classic-blue

MSRP $589

Sheffield 1A 38

1a-38-blue

MSRP $238

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9 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

MR Classic36mm

1A 3838mm

Power Reserve

MR Classic42h

1A 38—

Water Resistance

MR Classic30m

1A 38200m

MSRP

MR Classic$589

1A 38$238

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

1 specs

Crystal

Hesalite

Sapphire

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor

Seiko NH35

Power Reserve

42h

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Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$589

$238

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