Which is cheaper, the Venezianico Bucintoro 42 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial is the cheaper of the two at $1,650, against $1,835 for the Venezianico Bucintoro 42 — a $185 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Venezianico Bucintoro 42 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Venezianico Bucintoro 42 wears larger at 42mm versus 40.2mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial — a 1.8mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Venezianico Bucintoro 42 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Venezianico Bucintoro 42 is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Venezianico Bucintoro 42 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 Venezianico Bucintoro 42.

What movement does the Venezianico Bucintoro 42 run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Venezianico Bucintoro 42 uses the Seiko NE88 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

Venezianico Bucintoro 42vsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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

Venezianico Bucintoro 42

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MSRP $1,835

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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MSRP $1,650

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Bucintoro 4242mm

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

Power Reserve

Bucintoro 4240h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h

Water Resistance

Bucintoro 42100m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m

MSRP

Bucintoro 42$1,835

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,650

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Seiko NE88

6R5H

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,835

$1,650

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