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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVDvsKUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

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MR Classic - Gold PVD
BalticMR Classic - Gold PVD
MSRP $589
ROYAL SMITH 90-006
KUOEROYAL SMITH 90-006
MSRP $795

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
ROYAL SMITH 90-00635mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
ROYAL SMITH 90-00642h
Water Resistance
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
ROYAL SMITH 90-006100m
MSRP
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589
ROYAL SMITH 90-006$795

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
35mm
Thickness
9mm
10.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Dome
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Ivory
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Miyota 9039

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$795

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What people say

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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

Owners widely report the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's movement winds smoothly, and the 36mm case, while small, does not feel cheap. Reviewers note the gold PVD coating, paired with black dials and applied Breguet numerals, evokes a vintage aesthetic. One owner points out the acrylic crystal, while another reviewer flags the Hangzhou micro-rotor movement as rattly and loose on the wrist. The movement features a gold-toned rotor, blue screws, and pink jewels, and the case has vertical brushing on the bezel and circular brushing on the lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's vintage aesthetic and smooth winding action, despite some concerns about the micro-rotor movement's rattle.

KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006

Owners widely praise the KUOE ROYAL SMITH 90-006 for its visual appeal and sapphire crystal with AR coating. The watch functions correctly and keeps time at approximately +5 seconds per day on the wrist, powered by a Miyota 9039 movement. On balance, owners value the watch's aesthetics and specifications, though some question its overall value proposition.

From video reviewers

The watch's unique blend of modern and retro elements is a notable strength, with a textured ivory waffle dial and Breguet numerals giving it the look of a vintage watch from the 1950s and 1960s. A potential drawback is the ~$770 USD price point, which is significant for a microbrand. Reviewers disagree on the movement's accuracy, with one reviewer noting it is noisy and another describing it as a "Japanese-manufactured high beat premium automatic movement".

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