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Hamilton Broadway Auto ChronovsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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Broadway Auto Chrono
HamiltonBroadway Auto Chrono
MSRP $1,895
Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Broadway Auto Chrono43mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
Broadway Auto Chrono60h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
Broadway Auto Chrono100m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
Broadway Auto Chrono$1,895
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Diameter
43mm
39.5mm
Thickness
15mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
H-21
Sellita SW510-M
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
60h
63h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,895
$1,712

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What people say

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Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono's blue and green dial with carved stripes and applied indices, as well as its combined polished and brushed case finishing. The 80-hour power reserve from the H-30 movement is a noted strength. However, some owners report the lume is less than desirable, with only the hands lumed, and the 42mm case size is considered too large by some. On balance, owners rate the Hamilton Broadway Auto Chrono highly for its distinctive dial and generous power reserve.

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.

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