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Baltic Scalegraph ClassicvsCincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

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Scalegraph Classic
BalticScalegraph Classic
MSRP $1,712
The Cincinnatus Blue
Cincinnati Watch CompanyThe Cincinnatus Blue
MSRP $695
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.

Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue

Owners widely praise the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue for its versatile design, pleasant manual winding action, and the value offered by its Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, especially considering its USA assembly. The textured dial, often described as a "sandpaper dial" that shines in the sun, along with applied numerals and dark blue hands, are frequently highlighted as attractive features. Its 38mm or 39mm diameter and 47mm lug-to-lug dimensions are noted for good wearability on smaller wrists, though one owner found it necessary to remove four links for a proper fit. The lume is described as legible but dim. Overall, owners rate the Cincinnati Watch Company The Cincinnatus Blue highly for its distinctive dial and value at the price point.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Scalegraph Classic39.5mm
The Cincinnatus Blue38mm
Power Reserve
Scalegraph Classic63h
The Cincinnatus Blue45h
Water Resistance
Scalegraph Classic50m
The Cincinnatus Blue100m
MSRP
Scalegraph Classic$1,712
The Cincinnatus Blue$695

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Chronograph
Field
Diameter
39.5mm
38mm
Thickness
13.5mm
10.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Screw Down Steel

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Yes
Underside
Dial Color
Panda
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW510-M
Sellita SW210-1
Power Reserve
63h
45h
Jewels
25
18

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,712
$695
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