Baltic returns as the official timekeeper of the Tour de France Automobile, celebrating with a new limited edition chronograph that signals an evolution in their product lineup.
The Scalegraph Tour Auto Limited Edition represents a significant step forward for Baltic—a sportier, more capable iteration of their chronograph collection. This new 39.5mm stainless steel watch measures 14.1mm thick with a comfortable 47mm lug-to-lug span and features a double-domed sapphire crystal.
Key Evolutionary Improvements
Screw-down pushers and enhanced water resistance to 100 meters keep Baltic’s chronographs firmly in the realm of practical sports watches. Powering this limited edition is the Sellita SW510-M, a manually wound cam-style chronograph movement delivering a substantial 63-hour power reserve and featuring a stop-seconds function for precise time-setting.
The timepiece draws aesthetic inspiration from vintage racing, with a light blue satin dial base complemented by off-white azurage sub-dials that evoke classic racing liveries. The “big eye” oversized minute counter pays homage to iconic drivers’ chronographs from the golden age of motorsport. A unique concentric index track connected to Super-Luminova dots adds a distinctive touch not previously seen in Baltic’s chronograph lineup.
Additional features include a fixed aluminum tachymeter bezel and a protected, branded crown. Buyers can choose between a bead of rice or flat link bracelet, with both options accompanied by a navy blue Alcantara strap. Production is limited to 400 numbered pieces, priced at €1,750 (excluding VAT).
The Baltic Racing team showcased the Scalegraph in action during this year’s Tour Auto, piloting a 1963 Lotus Elan 26R and a 1965 MG B from Paris to Nice while tackling legendary circuits including Dijon-Prenois, Anneau du Rhin, and Charade.
Baltic’s unique selling proposition in 2025’s watch market remains clear—vintage inspiration delivered in wearable, accessible packages. The Scalegraph effectively evolves this formula, with case refinements that elevate it beyond mere vintage replication. While many microbrand watches simply imitate historical designs, Baltic creates something that draws from the past while establishing its own identity.
With its enhanced water resistance and screw-down pushers, the Scalegraph shares more DNA with Tudor than with simple Seiko mods. Though clearly vintage-inspired, it’s unmistakably a modern timepiece with a design philosophy extending beyond nostalgia.
Despite moving away from pure vintage replication, Baltic playfully incorporates the “big eye” subdial—a cheeky nod to classic chronographs from Universal Genève and other manufacturers of the 1960s.
From a pricing perspective, the Scalegraph at €1,750 faces remarkably little competition from comparable small brands. Well-designed, wearable hand-wound chronographs remain surprisingly scarce in this segment. While the design language increasingly echoes Tudor’s approach of referencing the past without being constrained by it, the price point remains distinctively Baltic—offering exceptional value in an increasingly crowded market.
Available now, the Scalegraph Tour Auto 2025 Limited Edition represents Baltic’s most refined chronograph to date.
