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ALATO Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm

Owners widely praise the ALATO Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm for its slim and sleek wearability, noting a case thickness under 11mm and a 45.5mm lug-to-lug. The use of a Sellita SW200-1b movement is a specific point of appreciation, with one commenter preferring it over a Miyota 9 series. The watch features a sapphire crystal and Super-LumiNova BGW9 lume. On balance, owners rate the ALATO Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm highly for its comfortable dimensions and the quality of its movement at the price point.

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial for its unique, smooth, and lustrous porcelain dial, a testament to meticulous Japanese craftsmanship, with some noting its depth and subtle color variations. The red "XII" and recessed sub-dials on certain variants are highlighted as distinctive design elements. However, multiple sources flag the case thickness, ranging from 12.4mm to 14.1mm, as substantial for a dress watch, and one reviewer criticizes painted hands instead of heat-blued ones. Accuracy figures are not consistently reported across sources, with one owner noting figures around +1/+2 seconds per day while another mentions approximately -6 seconds per day. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial highly for its exceptional dial artistry and craftsmanship at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm39.8mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm
Power Reserve
Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm38hh
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h
Water Resistance
Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm100m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m
MSRP
Timescope Automatic 100m 39.8mm$800
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39.8mm
40.6mm
Thickness
10.95mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49.1mm

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6R5H
Power Reserve
38hh
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$800
$1,900
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