Which is cheaper, the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 GMT or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

At MSRP the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 GMT is the cheaper of the two at $415, against $1,750 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial — a $1,335 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 GMT or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 GMT wears larger at 41.50mm versus 40.2mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial — a 1.3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 GMT or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 GMT is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 GMT or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 GMT.

What movement does the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 GMT run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 GMT uses the NH34 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial uses the 6R54.

Side by side

Borealis Watch Co. Sea Storm MK2 GMTvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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

Borealis Watch Co.Sea Storm MK2 GMT

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MSRP $415

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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MSRP $1,750

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Sea Storm MK2 GMT41.50mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm

Power Reserve

Sea Storm MK2 GMT40h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h

Water Resistance

Sea Storm MK2 GMT300m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m

MSRP

Sea Storm MK2 GMT$415

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,750

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

BGW9

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

NH34

6R54

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$415

$1,750

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