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Sinn 1736 St I 4NvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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1736 St I 4N
Sinn1736 St I 4N
MSRP $2,030
Presage Classic Series
SeikoPresage Classic Series
MSRP $950
What people say

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Sinn 1736 St I 4N

Owners widely praise the Sinn 1736 St I 4N for its elegant silver and gold combination, minimalistic design, and smooth winding action. The watch is noted for its versatility, suitable for both dress and casual wear, with a 100m water resistance rating. Accuracy is reported as excellent, with one owner observing no time deviation over six weeks. Some owners miss a second hand and find the stock strap uncomfortable, while others note the 36mm size can wear larger than expected due to its flat profile. The community is split on the price, with some hesitant to purchase without trying it on first. Overall, owners rate the Sinn 1736 St I 4N highly for its sophisticated design and reliable timekeeping at the price.

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.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1736 St I 4N36mm
Presage Classic Series36mm
Power Reserve
1736 St I 4N42h
Presage Classic Series72h
Water Resistance
1736 St I 4N100m
Presage Classic Series100m
MSRP
1736 St I 4N$2,030
Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Tool
Dress
Thickness
9mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
41.4mm
Lug Width
19mm
18mm
Finish
polished
Brushed and polished
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Underside
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Silver
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
6R51
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
21
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,030
$950
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