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Baltic MR RoulettevsWilliam Wood Beacon

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MR Roulette
BalticMR Roulette
MSRP $545
Beacon
William WoodBeacon
MSRP $495

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Roulette36mm
Beacon41mm
Power Reserve
MR Roulette42h
Beacon40h
Water Resistance
MR Roulette30m
Beacon50m
MSRP
MR Roulette$545
Beacon$495

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
41mm
Thickness
9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
41mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Ronda 762
Type
Automatic
Quartz
Power Reserve
42h
40h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$545
$495

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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.

William Wood Beacon

The William Wood Beacon is praised for its bold flavors, particularly its prominent oak and rye influence, with tasting notes of candied orange peel, dried apricots, and baking spices, and a long, full finish. Some find its oak-forward profile overwhelming and its MSRP of $300 unreasonable. Overall, owners rate the William Wood Beacon highly for its bold flavors and character, with one owner awarding it a score of 9.4/10.

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