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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer DialvsTraska Venturer GMT

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Venturer GMT
TraskaVenturer GMT
MSRP $785

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm
Venturer GMT40mm
Power Reserve
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h
Venturer GMT42h
Water Resistance
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m
Venturer GMT150m
MSRP
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,750
Venturer GMT$785

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.2mm
40mm
Thickness
12.4mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Brushed + Polished
Water Resistance
100m
150m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
6R54
9075
Power Reserve
72h
42h
Jewels
24
26
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,750
$785

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What people say

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Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial is widely praised for its beautiful, deep urushi lacquer dial, with reviewers noting its remarkable depth and soft sheen. Owners are captivated by the craftsmanship and appearance, with one calling it a grail watch. The dial's color palette is inspired by traditional crafts, making them accessible at a price point around $1,650. However, some owners find the watch substantial in thickness and case size, with one noting it wears taller than divers. A reviewer also found triple-retrograde dials too busy, and one owner observed faint scratches from polishing and pores on the white logo and Roman numerals under bright light. Overall, owners and reviewers highly regard the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial for its accessible traditional craft dial and unique aesthetic.

Traska Venturer GMT

Owners widely praise the Traska Venturer GMT for its slim, wearable 38.5mm case and comfortable Oyster-style bracelet featuring an excellent micro-adjustment system. Reviewers highlight its outstanding build quality for the price, crisp glossy white lacquered dial, and reliable flyer GMT functionality powered by the Miyota 9075 movement. One owner finds the Traska Venturer GMT a versatile watch suitable for everyday and business-casual wear. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Traska Venturer GMT highly for its exceptional value and wearability.

From video reviewers

The Traska Venturer GMT has a notable movement with the Sellita SW330-1 caliber, praised for its accuracy and reliability. The watch's lume brightness is somewhat lacking, particularly in low-light conditions. Reviewers disagree on the watch's most notable feature, with one highlighting the independently adjustable hour hand for quickly adapting to a new timezone, and the other praising the movement's accuracy and reliability.

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