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Eza 1972 DivervsSeiko Presage Classic Series

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What people say

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Eza 1972 Diver

Owners widely praise the Eza 1972 Diver for its faithful vintage design, thin 39.6mm case, and excellent value, with one owner noting it surpasses other watches in bezel action, crown comfort, and packaging. The Sellita SW200-1 movement is reported to be exceptionally accurate, running at nearly 0 seconds per day. Some find the bezel action stiff. Overall, owners rate the Eza 1972 Diver highly for its exceptional vintage aesthetic and value proposition.

From video reviewers

The case finishing, with its mix of brushed and polished surfaces, is a notable strength. The price point of $995 USD is a point of contention, with one reviewer suggesting it may be high compared to competitors.

Seiko Presage Classic Series

The Seiko Presage Classic Series is widely praised for its sublime dial and hand finishing, with textured dials inspired by Japanese silk fabrics and aesthetically pleasing curved hands. Owners and reviewers highlight the clean dials with applied indices and the robust elegance of the watches, noting the comfortable wearability of the cases, particularly the 36mm variants, and the practical 100m water resistance. The 6R movements provide a 72-hour power reserve, a notable improvement for the price point. However, the pin and collar bracelet system is criticized by one owner as subpar for the cost, and the quoted accuracy of the 6R55 movement is -15/+25 seconds per day, though one forum user reports better performance. The exhibition caseback's finish is described as entry-industrial, and the open-heart and 24-hour subdial configurations may not appeal to all.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
1972 Diver39.6mm
Presage Classic Series40.2mm
Power Reserve
1972 Diver41h
Presage Classic Series72h
Water Resistance
1972 Diver200m
Presage Classic Series100m
MSRP
1972 Diver$1,411
Presage Classic Series$950

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
39.6mm
40.2mm
Thickness
11.95mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Water Resistance
200m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Sellita SW200-1
6R55
Power Reserve
41h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,411
$950
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