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Breitling Top Time DeusvsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Top Time Deus
BreitlingTop Time Deus
MSRP $1,500
Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712
What people say

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Breitling Top Time Deus

Owners widely praise the Breitling Top Time Deus for its striking dial colors and retro racing chronograph styling, with many falling in love with its aesthetic in person and calling it a great first automatic watch. Some owners note the dial color is an off-white that shifts between cream and white depending on lighting, and the "Deus" text is less bold than expected. One owner finds the long lugs a drawback, while another points out the lack of anti-magnetic properties. The Breitling Top Time Deus features a Breitling 23 automatic movement, a 41mm case, and 30m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Top Time Deus highly for its unique styling and vibrant dial 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

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Top Time Deus41mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
Top Time Deus48h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
Top Time Deus30m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
Top Time Deus$1,500
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Chronograph
Diameter
41mm
39.5mm
Thickness
14.27mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
47mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Panda
Indices
Applied
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Breitling 23
Sellita SW510
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
48h
63h
Jewels
27
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$1,712
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