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Beaufort FiordlandvsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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What people say

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Beaufort Fiordland

The Fiordland's clean, symmetrical dial design and impressive C1 Super-Luminova on hands and bezel deliver striking aesthetics with excellent low-light visibility. The grained dial with its subtle cross-pattern and applied chapter ring shows intricate finishing, while easy strap interchangeability between rubber and steel options adds practical versatility.

Seiko Presage Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with reviewers noting its radiant sunburst or textured dials inspired by silk and its elegant alpha hands and applied indices. Owners and reviewers highlight the robust elegance and value proposition, with 36mm and 40.2mm case options offering vintage proportions and 100m water resistance for versatility. The in-house 6R51 or 6R55 movement provides a substantial 72-hour power reserve. One owner criticizes the pin and collar bracelet system as awful, and the 24-hour subdial is noted as potentially annoying to some. Prices range from US$950 to US$1,800 depending on the model and features. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Classic Series highly for its exceptional dial finishing and versatile wearability at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Fiordland39mm
Presage Classic Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
Fiordland42h
Presage Classic Series72h
Water Resistance
Fiordland100m
Presage Classic Series100m
MSRP
Fiordland$589
Presage Classic Series$1,125

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12.8mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Grey
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 9075
Seiko 6R5J
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$589
$1,125
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