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Farer PILOT SERIES IIvsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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Farer PILOT SERIES II

Owners widely praise the Farer PILOT SERIES II for its purposeful design, remarkable legibility, and trademark use of color, with many finding its 39mm case and 45mm lug-to-lug dimensions to be perfect proportions. Some owners, however, find the watch pricey and note its use of grade 2 titanium. Opinions are split on the minute numerals on the black dial, with some finding them less appealing. One owner noted a misaligned Roman I index on a specific model. On balance, owners rate the Farer PILOT SERIES II highly for its unique dial designs and excellent wearability.

Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

The Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series is widely lauded for its sharp, angular case design and the intricate finishing of its dials, often featuring traditional Japanese motifs like the Asanoha pattern. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the beautiful interplay of polished and hairline finishes on the case and bracelet, the use of sapphire crystals, and a robust 100m water resistance. The collection is powered by reliable in-house automatic movements, with many models featuring the 6R35 movement offering a 70-hour power reserve. Some specific models are noted for their refined finishing and updated case facets, while the 24-hour sub-dial on certain variants is considered a niche complication. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Presage Sharp Edged Series highly for its striking design and quality finishing at its price point.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
PILOT SERIES II40mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
PILOT SERIES II56h
Presage Sharp Edged Series45h
Water Resistance
PILOT SERIES II100m
Presage Sharp Edged Series100m
MSRP
PILOT SERIES II$1,350
Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Pilot
Dress
Diameter
40mm
40.2mm
Thickness
10.9mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
47.4mm
Material
Grade 2 Titanium
Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Blue
Lume
None
LumiBrite on hands and index(es)

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW300-1
Seiko 6R21
Power Reserve
56h
45h
Jewels
25
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,350
$1,100
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