Which is cheaper, the Nodus Contrail GMT or the Baltic Scalegraph?

At MSRP the Nodus Contrail GMT is the cheaper of the two at $900, against $1,766 for the Baltic Scalegraph — a $866 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Nodus Contrail GMT or the Baltic Scalegraph?

The Nodus Contrail GMT wears larger at 40.5mm versus 39.5mm for the Baltic Scalegraph — a 1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Nodus Contrail GMT or the Baltic Scalegraph?

The Nodus Contrail GMT is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Baltic Scalegraph.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Nodus Contrail GMT or the Baltic Scalegraph?

The Baltic Scalegraph carries a 63-hour power reserve against 42 hours on the Nodus Contrail GMT.

What movement does the Nodus Contrail GMT run compared to the Baltic Scalegraph?

The Nodus Contrail GMT runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9075 GMT), while the Baltic Scalegraph runs a manual (Sellita SW510).

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Nodus Contrail GMTvsBaltic Scalegraph

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Nodus Contrail GMT

MSRP $900

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Baltic Scalegraph

MSRP $1,766

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Contrail GMT40.5mm

Scalegraph39.5mm

Power Reserve

Contrail GMT42h

Scalegraph63h

Water Resistance

Contrail GMT200m

Scalegraph100m

MSRP

Contrail GMT$900

Scalegraph$1,766

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Box

—

Dial Color

—

Blue

Lume

Swiss Super-LumiNova® BGW9 Grade A

BGW9

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9075 GMT

Sellita SW510

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

42h

63h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$900

$1,766

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