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Alcadus Watches Dromo - Black - Alcadus WatchesvsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712
What people say

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Alcadus Watches Dromo - Black - Alcadus Watches

Owners widely praise the Alcadus Dromo's perfect design and vintage skin-diver aesthetic, with one owner highlighting its dial color as more copper than salmon. Reviewers note a 39mm case and a domed sapphire crystal, though one owner found the bracelet clasp and end links to have a lower-quality finish, while another praised the quick-release bracelet and on-the-fly clasp. Lume homogeneity between hands and markers could be improved, according to one review. Overall, owners rate the Dromo - Black - Alcadus Watches highly for its design and vintage appeal at the price point.

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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dromo - Black - Alcadus Watches39mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
Dromo - Black - Alcadus Watches42h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
Dromo - Black - Alcadus Watches200m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
Dromo - Black - Alcadus Watches$697
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
39mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12.7mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.5mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Panda
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9039
Sellita SW510
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
63h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$697
$1,712
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