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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving WatchvsSeiko Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial

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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 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

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial40.6mm
Power Reserve
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial72h
Water Resistance
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial100m
MSRP
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899
Presage Classic Series “Craftsmanship” Arita Porcelain Dial$1,900

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
40.6mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
49.1mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
6R5H
Power Reserve
38h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$1,900
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