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Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS EvsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS E

The Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS E is praised for its excellent legibility, clean bicompax dial, and strong lume, with owners appreciating its fit and finish and attractive gradient dial. The Sellita SW510 BH b movement is noted as reliable, and chronograph functions are responsive, with accuracy reported within COSC parameters at +5 seconds per day. The 38.5mm case, particularly with the domed acrylic crystal, is described by some as wearing tall and appearing "tubby" on the wrist due to its 15.6mm thickness, though others find the sapphire version acceptable for a chronograph. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn 356 PILOT Classic AS E highly for its vintage aesthetic and strong legibility.

Baltic Scalegraph Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic Scalegraph Classic for its stunning retro racing design, detailed dial, and 39.5mm case size, with many finding it offers excellent value. However, some owners report issues with finishing and fit, describing the watches as light or "toylike," while others find the finishing comparable to higher-end brands. Reviewers and owners alike criticize the screw-down chronograph pushers as finicky and impractical, especially given the 100m water resistance which some feel is conceptually incongruent with its rally timer purpose. One owner experienced misaligned bezel markers and moisture ingress after pool use, leading to a return. On balance, owners and reviewers value the Baltic Scalegraph Classic's aesthetic and value proposition, though practical usability concerns regarding the chronograph pushers and isolated quality control issues are noted.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
356 PILOT Classic AS E38.5mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
356 PILOT Classic AS E56h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
356 PILOT Classic AS E100m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
356 PILOT Classic AS E$3,024
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
38.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
15.6mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
Finish
bead-blasted
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

6 specs
Crystal
Acrylic
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Anthracite
Panda
Indices
Lume
Luminescent
BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
56h
63h
Jewels
27
0
Complications
Chronograph
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,024
$1,712
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