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Seiko Presage Classic SeriesvsSpinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

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Presage Classic Series
SeikoPresage Classic Series
MSRP $950
Tesei Mille Metri GMT
SpinnakerTesei Mille Metri GMT
MSRP $559

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Presage Classic Series36mm
Tesei Mille Metri GMT44mm
Power Reserve
Presage Classic Series72h
Tesei Mille Metri GMT40h
Water Resistance
Presage Classic Series100m
Tesei Mille Metri GMT1,000m
MSRP
Presage Classic Series$950
Tesei Mille Metri GMT$559

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
GMT
Diameter
36mm
44mm
Thickness
12.5mm
16mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.4mm
52mm
Lug Width
18mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
100m
1000m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
Flat
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Inner

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
6R51
Seiko NH34A
Power Reserve
72h
40h
Jewels
24
25

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$950
$559

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What people say

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Seiko Presage Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with textured dials inspired by silk and elegantly curved hands. Owners and reviewers highlight the value proposition under $1,000, the comfortable wearability due to case proportions and slim appearance, and the robust 100m water resistance on several models. The 72-hour power reserve from the 6R51 or 6R55 automatic movements is a consistent positive note. However, one owner criticizes the pin and collar bracelet system as awful, and the 24-hour subdial is noted as potentially annoying by another. Accuracy figures for the 6R55 movement range from +25/-15 seconds per day to within -15/+25 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series highly for its exquisite dial work and strong value at its price point.

Spinnaker Tesei Mille Metri GMT

The Spinnaker Fleuss Midnight Black features a reliable and accurate Japanese TMI NH35 Automatic Movement with 3 Hands and Date. A potential drawback is the watch's relatively low 15 ATM water-resistance rating compared to other watches in its class. Reviewers disagree on the watch's suitability for larger wrists, with one reviewer noting a 43mm diameter and 51mm lug-to-lug fit, while the other mentions a 51mm lug-to-lug measurement.

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