Which is cheaper, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series is the cheaper of the two at $950, against $1,567 for the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour — a $617 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

The Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour 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 Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

The Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 41 hours on the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour.

What movement does the Seiko Presage Classic Series run compared to the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the 6R51 and the Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour uses the Sellita SW200.

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Seiko Presage Classic SeriesvsStewart Dawson Darkest Hour

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Seiko Presage Classic Series

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MSRP $950

Stewart Dawson Darkest Hour

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MSRP $1,567

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At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Presage Classic Series36mm

Darkest Hour39mm

Power Reserve

Presage Classic Series72h

Darkest Hour41h

Water Resistance

Presage Classic Series100m

Darkest Hour100m

MSRP

Presage Classic Series$950

Darkest Hour$1,567

Full specifications

Case

6 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Curved

Flat

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Brown

Movement

3 specs

Caliber

6R51

Sellita SW200

Power Reserve

72h

41h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$950

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