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DuFrane Watches Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving WatchvsSeiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens

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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 Inspired by Japanese Gardens

Owners widely praise the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens for its beautiful dial designs, with one owner noting the SSA464 was love at first sight and another calling the SSA421J1 a beautiful first dress watch. The watch is frequently described as a serious bang-for-your-buck limited edition offering good build quality for daily wear, though some owners have noted the appearance of tiny scratches on the bezel and that the bracelet can be initially scratchy. One owner found the watch "truly stunning in person" and "tastefully done," while another found its fit surprisingly natural despite its size. Overall, owners rate the Seiko Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens highly for its stunning aesthetics and value.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch39mm
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41.8mm
Power Reserve
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch38h
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens41h
Water Resistance
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch200m
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens
MSRP
Travis 39mm MkII Mechanical Diving Watch$899
Presage Inspired by Japanese Gardens$595

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39mm
41.8mm
Thickness
12mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
48.4mm
Water Resistance
200m
Splash Resistant

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
Dial Color
Black

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
4R39
Power Reserve
38h
41h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$899
$595
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