Which is cheaper, the Geckota Phalanx or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

At MSRP the Geckota Phalanx is the cheaper of the two at $349, against $1,650 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial — a $1,301 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Geckota Phalanx or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Geckota Phalanx 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 Geckota Phalanx or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Geckota Phalanx is rated to 300m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Geckota Phalanx 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 Geckota Phalanx.

What movement does the Geckota Phalanx run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Geckota Phalanx uses the ETA 2824 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial uses the 6R5H.

Side by side

Geckota PhalanxvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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

Geckota Phalanx

phalanx-satin-reef-green

MSRP $349

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

spb499j1

MSRP $1,650

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Phalanx42mm

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

Power Reserve

Phalanx40h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h

Water Resistance

Phalanx300m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m

MSRP

Phalanx$349

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

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Green

Black

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

ETA 2824

6R5H

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$349

$1,650

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