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Pinion Pure SteelvsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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

Pure Steel
PinionPure Steel
MSRP $1,715
Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Pure Steel38mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
Pure Steel45h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
Pure Steel100m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
Pure Steel$1,715
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Lug Width
20mm
20mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Panda
Lume
Super-LumiNova
BGW9

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW261-1
Sellita SW510-M
Power Reserve
45h
63h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,715
$1,712

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What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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Pinion Pure Steel

Owners widely praise the Pinion Pure Steel's balanced 38mm case size and 44mm lug-to-lug, fitting most wrists well. The dial is described as clear and essential, though reviewers note the lack of a minute track makes precise minute setting difficult. Accuracy is regulated in-house to +/- 5 to +/- 15 seconds per day. Some commenters found the white straps on featured watches to look "horrible." Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Pinion Pure Steel for its well-proportioned case and essential dial design.

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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