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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVDvsLongines MASTER COLLECTION

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MR Classic - Gold PVD
BalticMR Classic - Gold PVD
MSRP $589
MASTER COLLECTION
LonginesMASTER COLLECTION
MSRP $2,350

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
MASTER COLLECTION29mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
MASTER COLLECTION45h
Water Resistance
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
MASTER COLLECTION30m
MSRP
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589
MASTER COLLECTION$2,350

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
36mm
29mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
34.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
15mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid
Transparent case back with sapphire crystal

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Silver
Indices
Applied
Painted Arabic numerals
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
L592.5
Power Reserve
42h
45h
Jewels
25
0
Hacking
Yes
No
Hand-winding
Yes
No
Complications
None
Hours, minutes, seconds and date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$2,350

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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.

Longines MASTER COLLECTION

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Longines Master Collection for its excellent finishing and value, with specific mentions of beautiful dials featuring engraved Breguet numerals and blued hands. The movement offers a 72-hour power reserve, and the classical design is noted as versatile. Some owners report the bracelet lacks sufficient micro-adjustment options for a precise fit, and one owner experienced a broken moon phase setting mechanism requiring service. The Master Collection Annual Calendar has 30m water resistance, considered light by one reviewer. Overall, the consensus is that owners and reviewers rate the Longines Master Collection highly for its exceptional value and refined finishing.

From video reviewers

The watch has a strong wrist presence and comfort. The movement accuracy is also a notable feature, delivering luxury value at its price point.

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