DIFICIANO NarwhalvsSeiko 62MAS

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

DIFICIANO Narwhal at true scale

Narwhal

Seiko 62MAS at true scale

62MAS

Diameter

38mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

48mm

47.6mm

lowest

Thickness

14.2mm

13.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

300m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$419

lowest

$1,200

Movement

Seiko NH35

Seiko 6R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.2mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
47.6mm
Water Resistance
300m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
C3
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH35
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
n/a
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$419
$1,200
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

DIFICIANO Narwhal

The DIFICIANO Narwhal is praised for its quiet operation and effective mopping, with owners noting COSC-level timekeeping and a $390 launch price seen as good value. However, some owners report connectivity issues and problems with the mapping feature, leading to a recommendation against purchase at full price, while others find the app and robot impressive. One owner finds the 38mm case appears too large for smaller wrists and notes the dial version quickly sold out. On balance, owners are split on the DIFICIANO Narwhal, with its value proposition tempered by reported connectivity and mapping issues for some.

Seiko 62MAS

Owners widely praise the Seiko 62MAS for its beautiful vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and overall build quality, with many appreciating its comfortable 40.5mm case and slim apparent height. Some owners report accuracy issues with the 6R movement, while others find it runs within specifications, and opinions are split on whether the 40mm size is too large for smaller wrists, with some noting it can wear top-heavy. The price point is considered high by some, though others deem it fair for a new watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 62MAS highly for its faithful recreation of the original design and refined modern interpretation.

From video reviewers

The 37.5mm-38mm case size is a significant strength, offering a historically accurate and comfortable fit. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.