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Baltic Scalegraph ClassicvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
Scalegraph Classic63h
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Scalegraph Classic50m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
Scalegraph Classic$1,712
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
37.5mm
Thickness
13.5mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
Dial Color
Panda
Blue
Indices
Applied
Lume
BGW9
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510-M
DUW 4001
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
63h
53 hoursh
Jewels
25
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,712
$2,570

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What people say

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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