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Baltic MR RoulettevsPraesidus DD-45

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MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
DD-45
PraesidusDD-45
MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
DD-4540mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
DD-4540h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
DD-45100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
DD-45$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
OG

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Ameriquartz USA
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$299

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Baltic MR Roulette

The Baltic MR Roulette is praised for its vintage-inspired roulette dial with multi-sector, multi-layer, and asymmetrical design, and faceted dauphine hands. Reviewers highlight the dial's depth created by contrasting textures like circular brushing and glossy or grained sectors, and the 36mm case's vertical bezel brushing and polished lugs. The watch uses a Hangzhou micro-rotor movement. However, reviewers note the micro-rotor movement can feel rattly and loose, producing a jangly sound when tapped. On balance, reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Roulette's distinctive dial design and vintage aesthetic, despite the noted movement characteristics.

From video reviewers

The MR Roulette's excellent finishing, particularly on the case and the bezel, is a notable strength. The bracelet's noise when moved around is a shared weakness. Reviewers do not explicitly disagree on any specific point.

Praesidus DD-45

The Praesidus DD-45 is lauded for its detailed vintage-inspired design and solid finishing, with reviewers highlighting the impressive aged indices and hands on the "Patina" version and a well-finished 38mm steel case. Its 100-meter water resistance exceeds that of the original military watches, and the included leather strap is praised for its quality and vintage character, despite initial stiffness. One reviewer notes the Landeron movement exhibits jerky hand-winding. Overall, reviewers rate the Praesidus DD-45 highly for its faithful vintage aesthetic and robust build at its $900 price point.

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