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Awake Watches Son Mài

The Awake Watches Son Mài is praised for its step up in finishing and attention to detail, featuring impressive handcrafted dials with silver leaf gilding and lacquered colors, along with excellent Super-LumiNova application. The 39mm recycled steel case is noted as comfortable and suitable for daily wear, though the dial design can make it wear larger. The dial itself is a hallmark of the collection, showcasing meticulous lacquer work and, in one instance, a hand-chiselled silhouette. The La Joux-Perret G101 automatic movement provides a 68-hour power reserve. Overall, reviewers rate the Awake Watches Son Mài highly for its meticulous dial craftsmanship and comfortable wearability.

From video reviewers

The Son Mài's lacquer dial is consistently praised for its depth and intricate detail. Sharp lugs are cited as a drawback affecting comfort. Reviewers disagree on the value proposition compared to luxury brands.

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

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Son Mài39mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm
Power Reserve
Son Mài
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h
Water Resistance
Son Mài50m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m
MSRP
Son Mài$2,299
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40.6mm
Thickness
11.8mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
45.6mm
49.1mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
50m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G101
Seiko 6R5H
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,299
$1,900
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