Which is cheaper, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Baltic Scalegraph Classic?

At MSRP the Praesidus 42mm Automatic is the cheaper of the two at $680, against $1,712 for the Baltic Scalegraph Classic — a $1,032 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Baltic Scalegraph Classic?

The Baltic Scalegraph Classic wears larger at 39.5mm versus 38mm for the Praesidus 42mm Automatic — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Baltic Scalegraph Classic?

The Praesidus 42mm Automatic is rated to 100m versus 50m for the Baltic Scalegraph Classic.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Praesidus 42mm Automatic or the Baltic Scalegraph Classic?

The Baltic Scalegraph Classic carries a 63-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Praesidus 42mm Automatic.

What movement does the Praesidus 42mm Automatic run compared to the Baltic Scalegraph Classic?

The Praesidus 42mm Automatic runs a automatic caliber (Seiko NH35), while the Baltic Scalegraph Classic runs a manual (Sellita SW510-M).

Side by side

Praesidus 42mm AutomaticvsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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

Praesidus 42mm Automatic

P-42-HP-GRSG

MSRP $680

Baltic Scalegraph Classic

scalegraph-classic-panda

MSRP $1,712

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

42mm Automatic38mm

Scalegraph Classic39.5mm

Power Reserve

42mm Automatic40h

Scalegraph Classic63h

Water Resistance

42mm Automatic100m

Scalegraph Classic50m

MSRP

42mm Automatic$680

Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

AR Coating

Inner

Yes

Dial Color

42mm Automatic

Panda

Lume

None

BGW9

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NH35

Sellita SW510-M

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

40h

63h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$680

$1,712

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