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Citizen TsuyosavsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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

Tsuyosa
CitizenTsuyosa
MSRP $356
Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712
What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

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

Citizen Tsuyosa

The Citizen Tsuyosa is praised for its gorgeous dial and nice finishing, with owners finding its white dial versatile and its wrist presence excellent. It is considered a fun, people-pleasing watch, especially for summer, and offers excellent value. However, the 40-hour power reserve requires resetting after weekends, and the integrated bracelet rattles. One owner notes the Miyota 8210 movement is noisy and considered boring for enthusiasts, with initial accuracy issues that resolved themselves. The US price of $450 is seen as too high, with better value around $300 in the EU. On balance, owners rate the Citizen Tsuyosa highly for its dial and finishing at the price, despite caveats regarding the bracelet and movement.

From video reviewers

The Citizen Tsuyosa's compact size and versatility are notable strengths, with the 37mm case being a welcome addition to the series. The watch's price point under SGD 600 is also a positive aspect. A weakness is the integrated bracelet's potential for rattle.

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.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Tsuyosa37mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
Tsuyosa42h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
Tsuyosa50m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
Tsuyosa$356
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Sport
Chronograph
Diameter
37mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Lug Width
9mm
20mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
8210
Sellita SW510-M
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
63h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$356
$1,712
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