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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain DialvsNOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

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At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm
Tangente 38 midnight blue37.5mm
Power Reserve
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h
Tangente 38 midnight blue53 hoursh
Water Resistance
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m
Tangente 38 midnight blue50m
MSRP
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900
Tangente 38 midnight blue$2,570

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40.6mm
37.5mm
Thickness
12.5mm
6.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.1mm
47.7mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Blue
Indices
Applied

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
6R5H
DUW 4001
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
72h
53 hoursh
Jewels
24
17

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,900
$2,570

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What people say

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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial for its unique, smooth, and lustrous porcelain dial, a testament to meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, with some noting its depth and subtle color variations. The red "XII" and recessed sub-dials on certain variants are highlighted as distinctive design elements. However, multiple sources flag the case thickness, ranging from 12.4mm to 14.1mm, as substantial for a dress watch, and one reviewer criticizes painted hands instead of heat-blued ones. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, with one owner noting figures around +1/+2 seconds per day while another mentions approximately -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial highly for its exceptional dial artistry and craftsmanship at its price point.

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente 38 midnight blue

NOMOS Glashütte Tangente is widely praised for its simple Bauhaus design, thin and light wearability, and German in-house manual-winding Alpha movement. Owners note the galvanized white silver-plated dial and tempered blue steel hands contribute to its appeal. The 37.5mm case is reported to wear larger than its dimensions, while some find the 35mm size perfect, others feel it lacks immediate appeal and appears "puny" compared to larger watches, though its details are appreciated up close. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Tangente highly for its understated Bauhaus design and comfortable wearability.

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