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Baltic Scalegraph ClassicvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm
Power Reserve
Scalegraph Classic63h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h
Water Resistance
Scalegraph Classic50m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m
MSRP
Scalegraph Classic$1,712
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
40.6mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.1mm
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Panda
Black
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510-M
6R5H
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
63h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,712
$1,900

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What people say

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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.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial for its unique, smooth, and lustrous porcelain dial, a testament to meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, with some noting its depth and subtle color variations. The red "XII" and recessed sub-dials on certain variants are highlighted as distinctive design elements. However, multiple sources flag the case thickness, ranging from 12.4mm to 14.1mm, as substantial for a dress watch, and one reviewer criticizes painted hands instead of heat-blued ones. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, with one owner noting figures around +1/+2 seconds per day while another mentions approximately -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial highly for its exceptional dial artistry and craftsmanship at its price point.

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