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Baltic MR RoulettevsOrient Bambino Version 8

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
Bambino Version 8
OrientBambino Version 8
MSRP $295

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Bambino Version 840.5mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Bambino Version 840h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Bambino Version 830m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Bambino Version 8$295

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
36mm
40.5mm
Thickness
9mm
12.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Caseback
Solid
Display

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
F6B22
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
25
22
Complications
None
GMT, Day-date, Small seconds

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$295

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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.

Orient Bambino Version 8

The Orient Bambino Version 8 is widely praised for its elegant, sophisticated, and vintage-inspired aesthetics, with a domed crystal creating a 3D dial effect and blue hands noted as beautiful. Owners and reviewers agree it looks significantly more expensive than its price point, with dial finishing that rivals much costlier timepieces. One owner notes the stock leather strap is plasticky and non-tapering. The movement is rated for accuracy between +25/-15 seconds per day and features basic decoration. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino Version 8 highly for its exceptional value and sophisticated appearance.

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