Which is cheaper, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

At MSRP the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) is the cheaper of the two at $299, against $950 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a $651 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

The Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) wears larger at 39mm versus 36mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

The Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) is rated to 30m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda).

What movement does the Seiko Presage Classic Series run compared to the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the 6R51 and the Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda) uses the Miyota 6S21.

Side by side

Seiko Presage Classic SeriesvsHelgray Speedster (Silver Panda)

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

Seiko Presage Classic Series

spb521j1

MSRP $950

Helgray Speedster (Silver Panda)

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MSRP $299

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Presage Classic Series36mm

Speedster (Silver Panda)39mm

Power Reserve

Presage Classic Series72h

Speedster (Silver Panda)40h

Water Resistance

Presage Classic Series100m

Speedster (Silver Panda)30m

MSRP

Presage Classic Series$950

Speedster (Silver Panda)$299

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Curved

Flat

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

6R51

Miyota 6S21

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$950

$299

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