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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving WatchvsSeiko Presage Sharp Edged Series

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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch

Owners widely praise the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch for its comfortable 39mm wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options. The watch's lume is noted as surprisingly bright, and its suitability for water activities is confirmed. However, some owners find the bezel difficult to turn and question its functionality as a true dive watch bezel due to its thinness, while others are deterred by the brand name. On balance, owners rate the DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch highly for its comfortable wearability and attractive dial features, with many appreciating the included strap options.

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
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
Presage Sharp Edged Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
Presage Sharp Edged Series45h
Water Resistance
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
Presage Sharp Edged Series100m
MSRP
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899
Presage Sharp Edged Series$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40.2mm
Thickness
12mm
12.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
47.4mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
Seiko 6R21
Power Reserve
38h
45h
Jewels
0
29

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$1,100
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