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Baltic Scalegraph ClassicvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium

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Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712
Tangomat ruthenium
NOMOS GlashütteTangomat ruthenium
MSRP $3,700

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
Tangomat ruthenium38.3mm
Power Reserve
Scalegraph Classic63h
Tangomat ruthenium43 hoursh
Water Resistance
Scalegraph Classic50m
Tangomat ruthenium30m
MSRP
Scalegraph Classic$1,712
Tangomat ruthenium$3,700

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Chronograph
Dress
Diameter
39.5mm
38.3mm
Thickness
13.5mm
8.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510-M
DUW 5001
Type
Manual
Automatic
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
63h
43 hoursh
Jewels
25
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,712
$3,700

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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 Tangomat ruthenium

Owners widely praise the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its Glashütte watchmaking and Bauhaus design, with one owner noting accuracy at +2 seconds/day and a 43-hour power reserve. Some owners find the Tangomat thicker than other models, with case proportions that may not suit its sharp design, and one owner expressed a preference for newer movements over the older Epsilon automatic. Overall, owners value the NOMOS Glashütte Tangomat ruthenium for its precise timekeeping and design ethos.

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