Which is cheaper, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial is the cheaper of the two at $1,600, against $1,999 for the CIGA Design GILDED AGE — a $399 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE wears larger at 43mm versus 35.9mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial — a 7.1mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

The CIGA Design GILDED AGE is rated to 30m versus 5m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CIGA Design GILDED AGE or the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial carries a 72-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the CIGA Design GILDED AGE.

What movement does the CIGA Design GILDED AGE run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the CIGA Design GILDED AGE uses the CD-04-S and the Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

CIGA Design GILDED AGEvsSeiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial

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

CIGA Design GILDED AGE

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MSRP $1,999

Seiko Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial

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MSRP $1,600

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

GILDED AGE43mm

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial35.9mm

Power Reserve

GILDED AGE41h

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial72h

Water Resistance

GILDED AGE30m

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial50m

MSRP

GILDED AGE$1,999

Presage Classic Series "Craftsmanship" Enamel Dial$1,600

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Gilded Age

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

CD-04-S

6R5H

Power Reserve

41h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,999

$1,600

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