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Breitling Top Time DeusvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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Breitling Top Time Deus

Owners widely praise the Breitling Top Time Deus for its striking dial colors and retro racing chronograph styling, with many falling in love with its aesthetic in person and calling it a great first automatic watch. Some owners note the dial color is an off-white that shifts between cream and white depending on lighting, and the "Deus" text is less bold than expected. One owner finds the long lugs a drawback, while another points out the lack of anti-magnetic properties. The Breitling Top Time Deus features a Breitling 23 automatic movement, a 41mm case, and 30m water resistance. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Top Time Deus highly for its unique styling and vibrant dial 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

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Top Time Deus41mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm
Power Reserve
Top Time Deus48h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h
Water Resistance
Top Time Deus30m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m
MSRP
Top Time Deus$1,500
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Mechanical
Dress
Diameter
41mm
40.6mm
Thickness
14.27mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
51.5mm
49.1mm
Finish
Stainless steel
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Breitling 23
6R5H
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
48h
72h
Jewels
27
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,500
$1,900
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