Baltic Scalegraph ClassicvsZelos Vitesse

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Baltic Scalegraph Classic at true scale

Scalegraph Classic

Zelos Vitesse at true scale

Vitesse

Diameter

39.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

13.5mm

12.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

63h

n/a

MSRP

$1,712

$1,499

lowest

Movement

Sellita SW510

La Joux-Perret L100

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.5mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
Panda
Gulf
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510
La Joux-Perret L100
Type
Manual
Automatic
Power Reserve
63h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,712
$1,499
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Baltic Scalegraph Classic

Owners widely praise the Baltic Scalegraph Classic for its excellent value, well-devised dial layout, legible contrast, and vintage aesthetic, with some finding its finishing equal to or better than more expensive brands. The 39.5mm case size is a positive point for many. However, some owners report issues with quality control, including misaligned bezel markers and moisture ingress leading to returns, with one owner finding the watches light and "toylike" with unrefined finishing. The manual-winding Sellita SW510 movement is noted. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Baltic Scalegraph Classic highly for its vintage aesthetic and strong value proposition, despite some quality control concerns.

Zelos Vitesse

Owners widely praise the Zelos Vitesse for its stunning dial aesthetics, with specific mentions of the salmon and panda variants, and appreciate its vintage-inspired motorsport design and overall finishing for the price. Some owners find the watch sits high on the wrist and note that sub-dials can appear small. The La Joux-Perret L100 movement is reported to run around +5 seconds per day, though some owners describe a stiff, noisy winding action and sticky chronograph pushers. The screw-down crown has also been noted to feel cheap or make clicking noises. Overall, owners rate the Zelos Vitesse highly for its striking dial and value, despite some criticisms regarding case height and chronograph operation.

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