Which is cheaper, the CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

At MSRP the CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph is the cheaper of the two at $499, against $1,750 for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial — a $1,251 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial wears larger at 40.2mm versus 40mm for the CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph — a 0.2mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph is rated to 100m versus 10m for the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial.

Which has a longer power reserve, the CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph or the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial carries a 72-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph.

What movement does the CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph run compared to the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial?

The CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph runs a quartz caliber (Ronda 5030), while the Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial runs a automatic (6R54).

Side by side

CWC RAF Pilots Quartz ChronographvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph

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MSRP $499

Seiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial

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MSRP $1,750

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph40mm

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial40.2mm

Power Reserve

RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph40h

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial72h

Water Resistance

RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph100m

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial100m

MSRP

RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph$499

Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Urushi Lacquer Dial$1,750

Full specifications

Case

4 specs

Crystal & Dial

3 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

Curved

AR Coating

Inner

Anti-reflective coating on inner surface

Dial Color

CWC RAF Pilots Quartz Chronograph

Black

Movement

4 specs

Caliber

Ronda 5030

6R54

Type

Quartz

Automatic

Power Reserve

40h

72h

Jewels

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$499

$1,750

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