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Baltic MR RoulettevsVario 1918 Trench Brass

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

MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
1918 Trench Brass
Vario1918 Trench Brass
MSRP $388

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
1918 Trench Brass40mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
1918 Trench Brass40h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
1918 Trench Brass100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
1918 Trench Brass$388

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
36mm
40mm
Thickness
9mm
10mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
45mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
White

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Miyota 82s5
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$388

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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.

Vario 1918 Trench Brass

Owners widely praise the Vario 1918 Trench Brass for its attractive, precisely made dial and case, with the evolving brass patina noted as a positive feature. The bund strap is considered comfortable and well-fitting by some, though others find it stiff and short for larger wrists. The lume is considered poor. The Miyota 82s5 movement is described as adequate, with accuracy ranging from about -10 seconds per day to simply running slow. On balance, owners rate the Vario 1918 Trench Brass highly for its fantastic looks and the unique character of its brass case.

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