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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVDvsSeiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

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MR Classic - Gold PVD
BalticMR Classic - Gold PVD
MSRP $589

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition44mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition50h
Water Resistance
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition200m
MSRP
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589
Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition$3,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
36mm
44mm
Thickness
9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
49.3mm
Water Resistance
30m
200m

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
8L35
Power Reserve
42h
50h
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$3,300

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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.

Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition for its attractive, well-made design and gorgeous dial, noting its jewel-toned teal color and rippling-water pattern. The bezel action is smooth with a muted sound, and the case and bracelet offer a more comfortable feel than previous iterations. However, multiple owners express disappointment with the accuracy of the 6R movement at its price point, with some noting theirs runs slow, and consider the price too high. The steep rehaut and marker size make the 24-hour numbers difficult to read, and some find the case design makes the watch feel top-heavy despite wearing smaller. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Heritage Diver's Black Series Limited Edition highly for its striking dial and refined case design, despite concerns regarding movement accuracy at its price.

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