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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)vsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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Dirty Dozen (40mm)
VaerDirty Dozen (40mm)
MSRP $199
Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Dirty Dozen (40mm)36mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
Dirty Dozen (40mm)40h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
Dirty Dozen (40mm)100m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
Dirty Dozen (40mm)$199
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Chronograph
Diameter
36mm
39.5mm
Thickness
9.4mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
50m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Inner
Yes
Dial Color
40mm
Panda
Lume
None
BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 2035
Sellita SW510-M
Type
Quartz
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
63h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$199
$1,712

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What people say

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Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm)

The Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) is praised for its nice case design and thin profile, making it wear flat. On balance, owners rate the Vaer Dirty Dozen (40mm) highly for its comfortable wearability due to its thin case.

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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