Which is cheaper, the Aquastar Model 60 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

At MSRP the Seiko Presage Classic Series is the cheaper of the two at $950, against $1,290 for the Aquastar Model 60 — a $340 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Aquastar Model 60 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series wears larger at 40.2mm versus 37mm for the Aquastar Model 60 — a 3.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Aquastar Model 60 or the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

The Aquastar Model 60 is rated to 200m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series.

What movement does the Aquastar Model 60 run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Aquastar Model 60 uses the Sellita SW200-1 and the Seiko Presage Classic Series uses the Seiko 6R55.

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Aquastar Model 60vsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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Aquastar Model 60

MSRP $1,290

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Seiko Presage Classic Series

MSRP $950

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Model 6037mm

Presage Classic Series40.2mm

Power Reserve

Model 60—

Presage Classic Series72h

Water Resistance

Model 60200m

Presage Classic Series100m

MSRP

Model 60$1,290

Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

5 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

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Curved

AR Coating

—

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

Green

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Movement

3 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200-1

Seiko 6R55

Power Reserve

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72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,290

$950

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