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Nivada Grenchen AutochronvsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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Autochron
Nivada GrenchenAutochron
MSRP $2,495
Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712

At a glance

15 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Autochron38mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
Autochron42h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
Autochron200m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
Autochron$2,495
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39.5mm
Thickness
38mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Finish
Brushed + Polished
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
316L Steel Silver Color Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
Matt Blue Small texture +Super White Lum thick Printed 7506C Super Lum. Dots +White thick Printed logo
Panda
Indices
Baton
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA Valjoux 7750
Sellita SW510-M
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
63h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,495
$1,712

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What people say

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Nivada Grenchen Autochron

Owners praise the Nivada Grenchen Autochron's dial, with one owner calling it amazing. The Autochron Mechaquartz is noted for its squared profile and the comfort of its expansion bracelet on smaller wrists.

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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