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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVDvsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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MR Classic - Gold PVD
BalticMR Classic - Gold PVD
MSRP $589
Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
MR Classic - Gold PVD36mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
MR Classic - Gold PVD42h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
MR Classic - Gold PVD30m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
MR Classic - Gold PVD$589
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47mm
Water Resistance
30m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Hesalite
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Gold PVD - Black
Panda
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Hangzhou CAL5000a Micro-rotor
Sellita SW510-M
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
42h
63h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$1,712

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What people say

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Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD

Owners widely report the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's movement winds smoothly, and the 36mm case, while small, does not feel cheap. Reviewers note the gold PVD coating, paired with black dials and applied Breguet numerals, evokes a vintage aesthetic. One owner points out the acrylic crystal, while another reviewer flags the Hangzhou micro-rotor movement as rattly and loose on the wrist. The movement features a gold-toned rotor, blue screws, and pink jewels, and the case has vertical brushing on the bezel and circular brushing on the lugs. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Baltic MR Classic - Gold PVD's vintage aesthetic and smooth winding action, despite some concerns about the micro-rotor movement's 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.

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