Which is cheaper, the Praesidus A-5 UDT or the Baltic Scalegraph?

At MSRP the Praesidus A-5 UDT is the cheaper of the two at $645, against $1,766 for the Baltic Scalegraph — a $1,121 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus A-5 UDT or the Baltic Scalegraph?

The Baltic Scalegraph wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus A-5 UDT — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus A-5 UDT or the Baltic Scalegraph?

The Praesidus A-5 UDT is rated to 200m versus 100m for the Baltic Scalegraph.

What movement does the Praesidus A-5 UDT run compared to the Baltic Scalegraph?

The Praesidus A-5 UDT runs a automatic caliber (Miyota 9015), while the Baltic Scalegraph runs a manual (Sellita SW510).

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Praesidus A-5 UDTvsBaltic Scalegraph

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Praesidus A-5 UDT

P-38-UDT-BLRSG

MSRP $645

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Baltic Scalegraph

MSRP $1,766

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

A-5 UDT38mm

Scalegraph39.5mm

Power Reserve

A-5 UDT—

Scalegraph63h

Water Resistance

A-5 UDT200m

Scalegraph100m

MSRP

A-5 UDT$645

Scalegraph$1,766

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

AR Coating

—

Yes

Lume

None

BGW9

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Miyota 9015

Sellita SW510

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

63h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$645

$1,766

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