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Boldr SafarivsBaltic Scalegraph Classic

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

Safari
BoldrSafari
MSRP $449
Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Safari40mm
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Power Reserve
Safari40h
Scalegraph Classic63h
Water Resistance
Safari200m
Scalegraph Classic50m
MSRP
Safari$449
Scalegraph Classic$1,712

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Tool
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
12mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver Fox
Panda
Lume
Super-LumiNova
BGW9

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38A
Sellita SW510-M
Type
Automatic
Manual
Power Reserve
40h
63h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$449
$1,712

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What people say

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Boldr Safari

Owners widely praise the Boldr Safari for its attractive dials, robust build with 200 meters of water resistance, and reliable Seiko movements. The California dial design is a frequent highlight, as is the strong lume. Some owners note the GMT variant offers full GMT functionality, while others point out the movement's date-only nature on certain models leads to a vestigial crown position. The animal artwork on the display caseback is a point of contention, with some finding it detracts from the view of the movement. Overall, owners rate the Boldr Safari highly for its value and distinctive design elements.

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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