Description
A refined expression of modern dress watchmaking - the Baltic MR01 pairs classical proportions with a beautifully engineered micro-rotor movement.
Inspiration & Design
The Baltic MR01 represents Baltic’s interpretation of the classic dress watch, distilled into its purest form. Elegant without feeling precious, the MR01 is defined by restraint, balance, and mechanical sophistication rather than ornamentation.
Every design decision is intentional: compact dimensions, subtle textures, and traditional detailing are brought together with modern execution. The result is a watch that feels timeless on the wrist - refined, calm, and quietly confident.
Dial & Case Details
Housed in a 36mm stainless steel case, the MR01 strikes an ideal balance between vintage elegance and contemporary wearability. The bezel and lugs are polished for subtle refinement, while the caseband is horizontally brushed, creating contrast without visual noise.
The dial is where the MR01’s character truly emerges. Finished in a glossy blue or salmon, it is complemented by applied Breguet-style numerals that add depth and classical charm. Polished leaf-shaped hour and minute hands glide across the dial with understated grace.
At 7 o’clock, the off-centre small seconds sub-dial introduces quiet asymmetry. Finished with a guilloché texture, it adds visual interest while maintaining the watch’s overall balance and composure.
A domed sapphire crystal protects the dial, enhancing legibility while reinforcing the watch’s elegant profile.
Movement & Mechanics
At the heart of the MR01 is an automatic micro-rotor movement, visible in full through the transparent caseback. Unlike conventional automatic calibres, the micro-rotor is integrated into the movement’s plane, allowing the entire mechanism to be viewed unobstructed.
This architecture delivers two key advantages:
- A beautifully exposed movement with uninterrupted visual depth
- An exceptionally slim profile - just 9.9mm thick (approx. 8mm without crystal)
The result is a dress watch that feels light, refined, and effortless on the wrist, while still offering the mechanical engagement collectors value.
Bracelet & Wearability
This version of the MR01 is paired with a stainless steel beads-of-rice (BOR) bracelet, enhancing both comfort and vintage character. Fluid, flexible, and visually elegant, the bracelet drapes naturally around the wrist and complements the watch’s classical proportions perfectly.
At 36mm, the MR01 wears comfortably across a wide range of wrist sizes, making it an ideal daily companion for those who appreciate understated mechanical watchmaking.
Why RAW Curated This
The MR01 captures what Baltic does best — classical design, thoughtful proportions, and mechanical elegance without excess. A modern dress watch that rewards close inspection rather than attention.
Final Impression
The Baltic MR01 Blue BOR is a study in restraint and refinement. From its compact case and glossy dial to its beautifully engineered micro-rotor movement, every element is designed to feel deliberate and timeless.
Whether in blue or salmon, the MR01 is a watch for those who appreciate quiet detail, mechanical integrity, and elegance that doesn’t rely on scale or spectacle.
Technical Specifications
| Case size: |
36mm
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| Case material: |
316L stainless steel
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| Case back: |
Exhibition
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| Movement type: |
Automatic
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| Movement no.: |
Hangzhou 5000A micro-rotor
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| Power reserve: |
Approx 42hrs |
| Dial: |
Grainy finish; guilloche seconds sub-dial; circular brushed railroad; polished and applied Breguet hour markers
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| Glass: |
High-domed hesalite |
| Water resistance: |
3ATM |
| Strap type: |
Bracelet
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| Strap material: |
Stainless steel beads of rice |
| Buckle: |
Stainless steel deployant buckle |
| Warranty: |
2 years |
