Which is cheaper, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

At MSRP the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver is the cheaper of the two at $549, against $950 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series — a $401 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver 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 Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Seiko Presage Classic Series or the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver.

What movement does the Seiko Presage Classic Series run compared to the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series runs a automatic caliber (6R51), while the Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver runs a quartz.

Side by side

Seiko Presage Classic SeriesvsVaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

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

Seiko Presage Classic Series

spb521j1

MSRP $950

Vaer D4 Outerknown Solar Diver

d4-outerknown-usa-solar-diver-marine

MSRP $549

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Presage Classic Series36mm

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver39mm

Power Reserve

Presage Classic Series72h

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver40h

Water Resistance

Presage Classic Series100m

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver200m

MSRP

Presage Classic Series$950

D4 Outerknown Solar Diver$549

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

4 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Crystal Shape

Curved

Flat

AR Coating

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Inner

Dial Color

Black

Blue

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

6R51

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Type

Automatic

Quartz

Power Reserve

72h

40h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$950

$549

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