Which is cheaper, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series is the cheaper of the two at $950, against $4,500 for the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 — a $3,550 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 wears larger at 45mm versus 36mm for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a 9mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 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 Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173.

What movement does the Seiko Presage Classic Series run compared to the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series runs a automatic caliber (6R51), while the Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173 runs a manual (Illinois Watch Co.).

Side by side

Seiko Presage Classic SeriesvsVortic Watch Company Springfield 173

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

Seiko Presage Classic Series

spb521j1

MSRP $950

Vortic Watch Company Springfield 173

the-springfield-173-45mm

MSRP $4,500

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Presage Classic Series36mm

Springfield 17345mm

Power Reserve

Presage Classic Series72h

Springfield 17340h

Water Resistance

Presage Classic Series100m

Springfield 173100m

MSRP

Presage Classic Series$950

Springfield 173$4,500

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Diameter

36mm

45mm

Thickness

12.5mm

12mm

Lug-to-Lug

41.4mm

46mm

Lug Width

18mm

20mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal Shape

Curved

Flat

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

6R51

Illinois Watch Co.

Type

Automatic

Manual

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$950

$4,500

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