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Baltic MR RoulettevsLongines LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

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MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
LonginesLONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME
MSRP $5,200

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME39mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME40h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME100m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME$5,200

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
36mm
39mm
Thickness
9mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
30m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Anthracite

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
L844.4
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$5,200

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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.

LONGINES SPIRIT ZULU TIME

Owners widely praise the Longines Spirit Zulu Time for its superb finishing, smooth crown action, and mesmerizing ceramic bezel, with many noting its premium pilot/sporty design and unique dial details. The movement is consistently lauded for its extreme accuracy, running at 0 to +1 second per day, and the watch is considered to offer remarkable value that punches above its price point. However, the bracelet is criticized by multiple sources for its push-pin adjustment and limited micro-adjustment holes, and the 42mm case size with a 49.3mm lug-to-lug is noted as potentially large for smaller wrists, though some users express a preference for the 39mm size. One owner reported their movement failed within the first year and found setting the date a "nightmare," while another owner notes minor criticisms like the date window being slightly off-center. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Longines Spirit Zulu Time highly for its impressive finishing and accuracy at its price point.

From video reviewers

The 39mm case size is a significant strength, addressing previous concerns about thickness. The value proposition within the GMT market is also a shared positive point. No consensus on weaknesses was reached.

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